Patent Paralegal

Major accountabilities:

• Perform initially under supervision, the filing of EP/US/PCT and foreign patent applications and review related correspondence from filing to issuance of grant.
• Responsible initially under supervision for preparing all documents required in connection with US, EP, PCT and foreign jurisdictions, preparation of responses to official communications and notifications.
• Develop knowledge of latest patent rules and adapting practices to comply.
• Monitor and updating both electronic docket for responsible attorney(s) and assigned paralegal tasks on a daily basis.
• Monitor all assigned cases and ensuring that all related deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Under supervision, review, maintain and assistance of responsible attorney(s)’ dockets and workload.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, inventors, foreign agents and other associates.
• Actively participate in patent group and cross-divisional meetings.
• Role may include the necessity to provide support in other areas within the Operations team (i.e. annuities, invoicing and data input) on an as needed basis.
• Assist assigned attorneys with general administrative tasks as needed.

Essential Requirements:

• A Paralegal/equivalent IP certification or equivalent experience is required
• University / College education is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a patent paralegal in a law firm or corporation is required
• Knowledge of EP/US/PCT Foreign patent formalities and law and strong understanding of requirements in other major territories is preferred
• Ability to work with high quality in a multifaceted environment is preferred
• Languages: English written & spoken (required)