Hybrid US Patent Paralegal - Prosecution & Docketing

Lathrop GPM; Minneapolis (MN); Ibrido; USD 75.000 - 94.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lathrop GPM, a leading Am Law 200 firm, seeks a US Patent Paralegal to support prosecution and docket management for client portfolios. You will file US provisional, non-provisional, 371 National Stage, and Track 1 applications with USPTO and manage deadlines and correspondence.

Responsibilities include reviewing USPTO communications, maintaining electronic client data, and mentoring junior staff. A bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate is preferred; 3–5 years IP experience is desired.

Competenze

• 3–5 years of IP experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of US patent process, from filing through issuance.
• Proficient in Patent Center and docketing workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal certificate preferred.

Mansioni

• Maintain assigned US patent prosecution portfolios and filings.
• Prepare and file US provisional, non-provisional, national stage, and Track 1 applications.
• Handle USPTO correspondence and formality documents.
• Manage client deadlines and communication with attorneys.
• Provide guidance to junior IP specialists as needed.

Conoscenze

Patent Center

MPEP familiarity

Docketing software

Client communication

Time management

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree / Paralegal Certificate

Strumenti

USPTO procedures

Descrizione del lavoro

Lathrop GPM, a leading Am Law 200 firm, seeks a US Patent Paralegal to support prosecution and docket management for client portfolios. You will file US provisional, non-provisional, 371 National Stage, and Track 1 applications with USPTO and manage deadlines and correspondence.

Responsibilities include reviewing USPTO communications, maintaining electronic client data, and mentoring junior staff. A bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate is preferred; 3–5 years IP experience is desired.