Intellectual Property Legal Support - Prosecution

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an IP Prosecution Support professional with 1+ year of IP prosecution experience. Paralegal or legal assistant backgrounds are welcome to apply.

You will prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, monitor deadlines, assist attorneys with patent prosecution, and coordinate filings with foreign associates and clients. The role emphasizes meticulous docketing and client communication.

Qualifications

• 1+ year IP prosecution experience.
• Paralegal or legal assistant background acceptable.
• Experience filing U.S. trademark applications and related USPTO filings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, renewals, declarations of use, and related filings with the USPTO.
• Maintain and monitor trademark prosecution and renewal deadlines.
• Assist attorneys with U.S. and foreign patent prosecution matters.
• Prepare patent application documents and related correspondence.
• Monitor patent deadlines and docketing requirements.
• Coordinate filings with foreign associates and clients.
• Maintain patent prosecution records and supporting documentation.
• Oversee IP docketing service provider and docketing software database.

Skills

IP prosecution experience

Paralegal background

Tools

Docketing software

Job description

Beacon Hill Legal is looking for an Intellectual Property - Patent Prosecution/Trademark Prosecution Legal Support professional.

Candidates can bring paralegal or legal assistant experience to the table!

Interested candidates MUST have 1+ year of intellectual property prosecution experience.

Additional day to day tasks will involve:

• Preparing and filing U.S. trademark applications, renewals, declarations of use, and related filings through the USPTO.
• Maintaining and monitoring trademark prosecution and renewal deadlines.
• Assisting attorneys with U.S. and foreign patent prosecution matters.
• Preparing and filing patent application documents and related correspondence.
• Monitoring patent deadlines and docketing requirements.
• Coordinating filings with foreign associates and clients.
• Maintaining patent prosecution records and supporting documentation.

IP Docket Administration and Management

• Overseeing and managing outside IP docketing service provider (provide instructions and oversight, manage processes, investigate issues, attend status calls).
• Managing docketing software database (coordinate input and removal of records, prepare and modify data reports, review and audit data).

Client and Administrative Support

• Communicating directly with clients regarding filing requirements and deadlines.
• Supporting attorneys with special projects and client portfolio reviews.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.