Patent Paralegal

JobScore, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

JobScore, Inc. in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Patent Paralegal to coordinate U.S. and foreign patent filings and prosecution as part of its IP operations team.

This 6-month assignment offers $50-$65 hourly pay, a hybrid onsite schedule, and comprehensive benefits digits with W2 employment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of combined U.S. and foreign patent filing experience.
• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures and rules.
• Solid Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel.
• Willingness to learn new software applications and AI-powered tools.
• In-house or private practice experience preferred.
• Experience with MxHero, Box, Anaqua, or other docketing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate U.S. and foreign patent filing and prosecution as part of IP operations team.
• Prepare accurate U.S. and PCT applications and documents using ePCT; file via Patent Center.
• Work with internal attorneys, agents, and international law firms, applying patent rules.
• Respond to questions about patents using internal databases and external sources.
• Ensure compliance with patent handling procedures; perform other duties as assigned by Principal Patent Paralegal.

Skills

Patent filing experience

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Willingness to learn software tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification

Tools

MxHero

Box

Anaqua

Job description

Patent Paralegal 37736401

• Hourly pay: $50-$65 (Depends on experience)
• Worksite: Leading audio, video, and voice technologies company (San Francisco, CA 94103 - Hybrid)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 6 Month Assignment

A leading video, audio, and voice technologies company seeks a Patent Paralegal to coordinate U.S. and foreign patent filing and prosecution as part of its IP operations team.

Patent Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Research, prepare, and draft legal documents for international patent filings and prosecution, and prepare accurate U.S. and PCT applications and documents using ePCT, filing PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center.
• Work with internal attorneys, agents, and international law firms, applying knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent rules and requirements to respond to office actions, complete formalities, and provide all materials and support.
• Respond to internal and external questions about third-party and company patents, researching and providing accurate information on patent terms, relevant dates, priority applications, ownership, and other details using internal databases, attorney reports, and external resources such as Patent Center, Espacenet, Patentscope, and patent offices worldwide.
• Ensure compliance with patent handling procedures and perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Patent Paralegal.

Patent Paralegal Qualifications:

• 3+ years of combined U.S. and foreign patent filing experience.
• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures and rules.
• Solid Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate to advanced Word and Excel.
• Willingness to learn new software applications and effectively use emerging technologies, including AI-powered tools, to improve efficiency, data quality, and patent operations workflows while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Both in-house and private practice law firm experience is preferred.
• Experience with MxHero, Box, Anaqua, or other patent and trademark docketing systems is preferred.

Shift:

• 9/80 schedule: 9-hour days Monday through Thursday, 8-hour Fridays, and every other Friday off.
• Hybrid: onsite 2 days per week.

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