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Title : Patent Paralegal (mpl)

Location : Missouri - Clayton
Refer to Job # FMTA799946

Patent Paralegal (MPL) The candidate will assist in the administration of patent registrations, and provide limited backup coverage for the administration of trademarks subject to experience, if available. Primary responsibilities will be to assist the Patent team by performing U.S. and PCT filings; completing patent forms; preparing responses on formalities; recording patent assignments; drafting and sending email notices to clients; and performing other tasks as necessary relating to prosecution of global patent portfolios for clients. The paralegal will interact regularly with Firm attorneys and other members of the IP Group, as well as clients, counsel and outside vendor personnel. Completion of either of the following: (a) Bachelor's degree or (b) Associate's degree and minimum of 1 year law firm experience in a Paralegal capacity, or 2 to 5 years of complex law-related experience under the supervision of an Attorney or Senior Paralegal; AND, in addition to (b), completion of an educational program for Paralegals approved by the American Bar Association ("ABA") or offered by an accredited institution which follows ABA guidelines for Paralegal programs. Docketing management system experience such as CPI, CPA or PATTSY. Preferred Education & Experience: Law Firm experience preferred. Patent prosecution experience preferred; trademark prosecution experience a plus. Administer, maintain, and oversee entries into the patent database containing Firm client registrations and deadlines. Reviews incoming and outgoing communications (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), client, in-house attorney, foreign associate and annuity service). Drafts correspondence to the USPTO, client, foreign associate and annuity service. Prepares and files U.S. and foreign patent applications. Processes formal filing requirements for U.S. and foreign patent applications (translation, Power of Attorney, Assignment, certified document, etc.). Requests examination for foreign patent applications. Continuously monitor all deadlines and prepare and send notices to clients regarding upcoming deadlines and requirements. Correspond with foreign associates regarding new filings, prosecution and related deadlines, and billings. Prepare formal papers, correspond with clients to obtain signatures and coordinate all levels of legalization for foreign matters when required. Coordinate file intake and matter entry in tracking system for new clients. Anticipate attorney and client needs for specific projects. Delegate effectively and as appropriate with other Paralegals or Legal Administrative Assistants. Design, recommend, and implement new processes and procedures to increase group efficiency. Special projects, as needed. Act as a liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside agencies. Time entry, scanning, e-mailing, etc. Assist in Firm marketing for practice area. Performs other duties as assigned. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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