Hybrid Patent Prosecution Assistant (5+ yrs)

MERCHANT & GOULD PC; Atlanta (GA); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Merchant & Gould, a leading intellectual property law firm, seeks a highly skilled patent prosecution legal assistant with 5+ years of U.S. patent prosecution experience. Proficiency with PTO policies, electronic filing, and strong organizational skills are required.

Hybrid position, with a minimum of three days in the office. Responsibilities include managing patent files, docketing, client communication, and assisting attorneys in prosecuting patent applications in the United States and

Qualificações

• Requires 5+ years in U.S. patent prosecution.
• Familiarity with USPTO rules and filing procedures.
• Experience with electronic case management systems is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organization.

Responsabilidades

• Establishes and maintains patent files and prepares filing documents.
• Reviews PTO correspondence and essential docketing.
• Maintains client portfolios and facilitates attorney-client communication.
• Keeps docketing log up to date and supports attorney in prosecution tasks.
• Communicates with attorneys, clients and foreign associates; handles other admin tasks as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Patent prosecution

USPTO rules

Docketing management

MS Office

Formação

BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or 5 years patent prosecution

Ferramentas

IPFolio

Memotech

Descrição da vaga

Merchant & Gould, a leading intellectual property law firm, seeks a highly skilled patent prosecution legal assistant with 5+ years of U.S. patent prosecution experience. Proficiency with PTO policies, electronic filing, and strong organizational skills are required.

Hybrid position, with a minimum of three days in the office. Responsibilities include managing patent files, docketing, client communication, and assisting attorneys in prosecuting patent applications in the United States and