Patent Prosecution Paralegal: Docket & Compliance Pro

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 76.000 - 153.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off (20 days)

Zusammenfassung

Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support our patent prosecution team with legal operations, document and information management, and technology initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing filings with USPTO and international offices, coordinating domestic and foreign prosecution activities, maintaining dockets, and communicating with clients. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in patent prosecution are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree and five-plus years of patent prosecution experience.
• Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and writing skills.
• Experience with USPTO Patent Center and ePCT; managing portfolios and IDS submissions.

Aufgaben

• Prepare, review, and file U.S. patent applications and related documents with USPTO, WIPO, and foreign jurisdictions.
• Coordinate domestic and foreign prosecution activities and monitor deadlines.
• Maintain patent dockets and accurate records with internal teams and external counsel.
• Review patent office correspondence and communicate with clients on filings and deadlines.
• Support transitions and maintain databases (iManage, FIP) and participate in technology projects.

Kenntnisse

Patent prosecution

Document management

Client communication

MS Office

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

USPTO Patent Center

ePCT

iManage

FIP

Jobbeschreibung

Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support our patent prosecution team with legal operations, document and information management, and technology initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preparing filings with USPTO and international offices, coordinating domestic and foreign prosecution activities, maintaining dockets, and communicating with clients. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in patent prosecution are required.