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Title : IP Paralegal, Design Patent Prosecution

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # NETZ762642


IP Paralegal, Design Patent Prosecution Duties: Direct correspondence and communication with clients Direct communication with USPTO (U.S. Patent & Trademark Office). Daily interaction with attorneys - in person, by email, and by phone. Conducting clearance and patentability searches. Managing the intake of new applications and new clients. Gathering information in preparation of design application materials. Collaboratively working with attorneys and draftsmen to perfect formal patent drawings. Filing U.S. design patent applications with the USPTO. Collaboratively working with attorneys in drafting Responses to various Office Actions. Assisting attorneys in Post-Allowance Review of design patent applications. Collaboratively working with attorneys and foreign agents in the preparation of filing and prosecution of foreign design patent applications. Addressing docket actions daily. Accounting for billable work completed. Managing and updating tracking documents or software. Preparing various reports for internal and external use, which typically requires assembling information from multiple sources and presenting data in a usable format. Other administrative duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications: 3 years of paralegal experience. Prior experience with patent prosecution in an IP law firm is a plus. Familiarity with Convention and Non-Convention US and non-US prosecution and formality requirements, in particular, experience preparing and reviewing draft application materials (e.g., ADS, specifications, formal drawings, transmittals, IDS, etc.). Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of USPTO rules and practices, including M.P.E.P. Chapter 1500, e-Office Action, use of public/private PAIR and other online USPTO resources. A strong work ethic and sense of responsibility, reliability, and responsiveness. Good judgement and resilience under stress of deadlines and demands. The ability to work in in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects at hand. The ability to work in an open workspace with co-workers in close contact. Self-direction and ability to work independently. Energy and a desire to troubleshoot problems and find solutions. The ability to effectively manage workloads to meet deadlines, while delivering high-quality work. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel); data manipulation and formatting is a must. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Strong attention to detail.
 
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