IP Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Dow Inc.; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Inc. seeks a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support a busy IP docket, preparing and filing U.S. and international patent documents. You will track deadlines, coordinate with attorneys, clients, foreign associates, and docketing teams, and help maintain prosecution records.

Independently manage matters with guidance, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and collaborative problem solving across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and attorneys.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities with deadline awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file U.S. patent applications and international PCT filings.
• Monitor dockets and deadlines; coordinate with attorneys, clients, and foreign counsel.
• Maintain accurate patent records and communicate official actions and deadlines.
• Support invention evaluation and inventor-related processes; organize documentation.
• Develop policies and tools to automate or track patent processes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Associate degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

Dow Inc. seeks a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support a busy IP docket, preparing and filing U.S. and international patent documents. You will track deadlines, coordinate with attorneys, clients, foreign associates, and docketing teams, and help maintain prosecution records.

Independently manage matters with guidance, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and collaborative problem solving across multiple jurisdictions.