PATENT PARALEGAL - MIDTOWN MANHATTAN (TEMPORARY)
Excellent new opportunity! Firm is consistently recognized by clients and peers as one of the top IP law firms in the world. Position could become long-term for the right person.
- Prepare Information Disclosure Statements, Declarations and Substitute Statements
- Manage docket in collaboration with IP docketing team
- Review, process and file new applications and supplemental files
- Assist with responses to various Office Actions
- Patents Process foreign associate bills for payment.
- Setting up Interviews with Examiners for review of actions regarding a patent application.
- Contact the Office of Initial Patent Examination to inquire about the status of patent applications
- Download US patents and foreign patents from internet websites
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.A. / B.S. Degree
- 4 + years of patent prosecution paralegal experience
- Knowledge of various IP related regulations (37 C.F.R., MPEP, PCT regulations)
- Comfortable with IP docketing software & USPTO filings, PAIR, EFS-Web, EPAS, etc.
- Demonstrated passion/interest in patent work
Why this opportunity?
- Competitive rate of pay and potential to become long-term hire
- Interesting and varied work in the IP world
- Firm is recognized as a global leader in IP
- Best Place to Work for women and minorities
- Firm is commitment to pro bono work
