Senior IP Paralegal – Patent Prosecution

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in Detroit seeks an experienced Paralegal in the Intellectual Property Practice Group. The role involves supporting patent prosecution across US and international filings, managing client reporting, and maintaining documentation with strict confidentiality and diligence.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of progressive patent prosecution experience, with strong knowledge of CFR, MPEP, and USPTO processes.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive patent prosecution experience
• Proficient with US, PCT and international patent law

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day policies and procedures are followed per firm guidelines.
• Monitor US and international docket deadlines; coordinate with attorneys and clients.
• Prepare and file patent applications, pre-grant filings, and related filings with the USPTO and PCT.
• Manage client reporting requirements and ownership of client reports.
• Maintain IDS data and file IDS with the USPTO under attorney supervision.
• Process assignments and name changes in the US and internationally.
• Review USPTO and foreign correspondence promptly.
• Provide back-up support and communicate workflow within the team.

Skills

Patent law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Independent work capability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft OneNote

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in Detroit seeks an experienced Paralegal in the Intellectual Property Practice Group. The role involves supporting patent prosecution across US and international filings, managing client reporting, and maintaining documentation with strict confidentiality and diligence.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of progressive patent prosecution experience, with strong knowledge of CFR, MPEP, and USPTO processes.