PATENT PROSECUTION PARALEGAL
Company: Perkins Coie
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description: Perkins Coie LLP's nationally recognized
Intellectual Property group is seeking a highly motivated Patent
Prosecution Paralegal to join our team. This position will assist
throughout the firm with coordinating and supporting all phases of
U.S. and international patent prosecution matters. The individual
in this role must possess experience and understanding of all
aspects of U.S., Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), and foreign
patent prosecution case support including preparing and filing
patent applications and prosecution documents via the electronic
filing systems, data collection and review, and utilizing
document/information management databases. The applicant must
demonstrate the ability to conduct legal research and complex
factual investigations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following essential
functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to
perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.
- Prepare and file patent and design applications and prosecution
documents via the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Patent Center.
- Prepare and file PCT applications via ePCT and the USPTO
Receiving Office.
- Communicate with clients, government agencies/officials,
foreign agents, consultants, and other parties regularly to collect
and assemble information. Communicate findings to the appropriate
parties.
- Manage a docket and track deadlines on a secondary docket.
Monitor and follow up with the appropriate parties on action items
and filing deadlines.
- Manage client portfolios including preparing and maintaining
status reports and prior-art charts.
- Maintain current knowledge of U.S. and PCT rules as they relate
to the Patent Prosecution practice.
- Assist with client transfers including review of the chain of
title, submission of Revocation and Substitute Power of Attorney
documents to the USPTO, and preparation and review of electronic
file history. SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
- Thorough knowledge of all phases of U.S. and PCT patent
prosecution processes, procedures, databases, and filing
systems.
- Familiarity with international procedures, corresponding with
foreign associates, and managing foreign deadlines.
- Possession of superb organizational, analytical, and
communication skills.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with the
firm's lawyers and business professionals, clients, and other
professionals.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments, ability to work well
under pressure, and the flexibility to assist the team in meeting
client demands on accelerated schedules.
- Possession of basic computer skills including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Outlook. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Five-plus years of recent experience working as a patent
prosecution secretary or paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal
department or equivalent is required.
- A paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree is a strong plus.
At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals dedicated
to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree
of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a
company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our
clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing
diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our
collective communities. Work with one of the 100 Best Companies to
Work For and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement,
and paid sabbaticals. This position is eligible for an annual
discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision
insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually,
personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and
family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and
programs may be found here. This position may be filled in the
following location(s).The compensation depends on qualifications
and experience. San Francisco Bay Area compensation range: $72,380
to $130,290 annually Colorado compensation range: $56,710 to
$102,080 annually Los Angeles compensation range: $66,040 to
$118,880 annually San Diego compensation range: $65,200 to $117,370
annually Washington state compensation range: $59,820 to $107,680
annually Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records
will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los
Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the
California Fair Chance Act. #LI-Hybrid
Keywords: Perkins Coie, Murrieta , PATENT PROSECUTION PARALEGAL, Legal , San Diego, California
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