Patent Paralegal
Description & Requirements
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking an experienced Patent Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group.
The successful candidate will be versed in all facets of patent prosecution, including U.S., PCT, non-PCT convention, and national stage filings.
This position can be located in our North Carolina or South Carolina offices. RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Knowledge and execution of US patent filings via EFS
- Knowledge and management of foreign patent prosecution and work with foreign agents
- Review office actions and other communications from patent offices and reporting same to client
- Prepare office action response shells for attorney
- Prepare formal documents, forward to client for signature and file with various patent offices
- Monitoring daily docket and take appropriate steps to clear deadlines
- Work closely with docketing staff to ensure all dates are docketed
- Communicate with USPTO personnel as needed. Handle and process foreign associate invoices
- Other tasks as assigned
REQUIREMENTS :
- Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of experience with patent docketing and / or prosecution administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience with Intellectual Property filing and prosecution rules and regulations
- Experience in patent prosecution and with a focus on filing US and foreign patent documents in a variety of countries
- Experience filing patent applications
- Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team with great attention to detail, interacting with all levels of firm personnel and with clients
- Ability to develop and document processes and procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of foreign associates
- Strong knowledge of Windows-based software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; documents management systems, including Worksite (or iManage), docketing systems, such as CPi
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to take the initiative to accomplish objectives in a timely manner while demonstrating professionalism
- Knowledge of U.S. and foreign procedures and processes relating to patent prosecution and filing patent applications
- Experience working in a law firm environment
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.
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