Global Patent Filing Paralegal (Hybrid)

Merchant & Gould P.C.; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) match

Ten firm holidays

Job summary

Merchant & Gould, one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking a Foreign Filing Paralegal. This position may be located in any of our office locations.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $100,000. Summary of Position (hybrid): Assists in the preparation, prosecution and filing of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications, utility patent, design patent, and utility model (hereinafter generally described as “patent”) applications in foreign countries

Qualifications

• BA degree and paralegal certificate or equivalent experience with relevant work experience or 3 years in U.S. prosecution filing.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under attorney supervision.
• Organize and prioritize many tasks with time constraints.
• Concentrate on detailed work up to 80% of time.
• Strong interpersonal communication with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain foreign patent files and prepare filing paperwork.
• Prepare cover letters detailing filing instructions for foreign associates.
• Review incoming correspondence for docketing and non-substantive responses.
• Communicate with foreign associates and attorneys during filing and prosecution.
• Assist attorney with prosecution procedures.
• Maintain foreign filing docket and relationships with staff.
• Prepare estimates of filing, prosecution and maintenance costs.
• Handle other assigned tasks and projects.

Skills

BA degree

Paralegal certificate

U.S. patent prosecution

Deadline driven

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

BA degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Merchant & Gould, one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking a Foreign Filing Paralegal. This position may be located in any of our office locations.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $100,000. Summary of Position (hybrid): Assists in the preparation, prosecution and filing of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications, utility patent, design patent, and utility model (hereinafter generally described as “patent”) applications in foreign countries