Patent & Trademark Prosecution Specialist

McCormick Paulding and Huber; Washington; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick Paulding and Huber is seeking a legal support professional to manage attorney dockets, monitor deadlines, and prepare legal documents related to trademark and patent prosecution. The role includes filing with the USPTO, reviewing notices, and drafting assignments, motions, briefs, and related documents.

The position also involves coordinating with foreign associates, ensuring formal requirements are met, and supporting civil actions in IP matters with related reporting to clients and

Responsibilities

• Maintain individual dockets for attorneys, monitor for upcoming deadlines, prepare legal documents when indicated on the docket.
• Assist with all aspects of trademark and/or patent prosecution.
• Prepare and file various documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Review incoming USPTO notices and report notices to clients.
• Draft and/or proofread various legal documents; for example, assignments, various motions, briefs, etc.
• Correspond with foreign associates, comply with formal requirements, and any follow up.
• Assist with trademark and/or patent infringement cases; prepare and file various documents for Civil Actions with the U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, reporting to clients and other co-counsel.

Job description

McCormick Paulding and Huber is seeking a legal support professional to manage attorney dockets, monitor deadlines, and prepare legal documents related to trademark and patent prosecution. The role includes filing with the USPTO, reviewing notices, and drafting assignments, motions, briefs, and related documents.

The position also involves coordinating with foreign associates, ensuring formal requirements are met, and supporting civil actions in IP matters with related reporting to clients and