PATENT PARALEGAL

Mirandah Asia International Inc. - Philippine Branch; Philippines; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirandah Asia International Inc. - Philippine Branch is seeking a Patent Paralegal to support the IP team in the Philippines.

The role covers end-to-end administrative and paralegal duties for patent matters, from prosecution through post-grant maintenance, coordinating with attorneys and IPOPHL. This position targets individuals who are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to develop expertise in patent prosecution and IP portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or related field.
• 1–3 years in patent prosecution or IP support preferred.
• IPOPhL experience is an advantage.
• Familiar with patent prosecution procedures, docketing, and annuity/maintenance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple matters and prioritize deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop Philippine patent practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and filing patent applications with IPOPHL.
• Docket and monitor patent prosecution deadlines and office actions.
• Coordinate filing of responses and amendments under attorney directions.
• Handle formalities and documentation for patent applications.
• Monitor application status and communicate updates to foreign associates.
• Assist with post-grant recordals, assignments, and changes in ownership/address.
• Maintain accurate patent portfolio records and docketing information.

Skills

Patent prosecution

IP practice

Docketing

Office software

English communication

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Patent Paralegal to join our Intellectual Property team in the Philippines. The successful candidate will provide end-to-end administrative and paralegal support for patent matters, covering patent prosecution through post-grant maintenance, while coordinating with attorneys and Intellectual Property Office.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in developing a career in patent prosecution and IP portfolio management.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and filing of patent applications with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).

• Docket and monitor patent prosecution deadlines, including office actions, responses, amendments, examination reports, and other prosecution matters.

• Prepare and coordinate filing of responses to examination reports and other official communications under the direction of patent attorneys/agents.

• Assist with formalities and documentation requirements for patent applications.

• Monitor application status and communicate updates to foreign associates.

• Assist with formalities relating to the grant and registration of patents.

• Monitor deadlines for payment of annuities/renewal.

• Coordinate instructions and payments for patent maintenance.

• Assist with recordals, assignments, changes in ownership/address, and other post-grant administrative matters.

• Maintain accurate patent portfolio records and docketing information.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in patent prosecution, IP practice, legal support, or a similar role is preferred.

• Experience working with IPOPHL is an advantage.

• Familiarity with patent prosecution procedures, docketing, and annuity/maintenance requirements is highly desirable.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with deadlines.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to handle multiple matters and prioritize competing deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.

• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in Philippine patent practice.