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Title : Paralegal Tier II or III (Intellectual Property) - Hybrid Schedule

Location : Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Refer to Job # DYHO861807

Paralegal Tier II or III (Intellectual Property) - Hybrid Schedule Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. Reed Smith is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to join our team. This position is available in Houston, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Princeton, and Chicago. Job Description * Provide legal/general support to the firm's attorneys and their clients * Be familiar with and observe the firm's established policies and guidelines * Maintain positive contact with attorneys (both the firm's and outside counsel), support staff, clients and vendors * Observe confidentiality of client and firm matters * Assist IP attorneys in servicing client s Intellectual Property matters including, the perfection and enforcement of patents, trademarks, and copyrights * Prepare, file and prosecute domestic and foreign patent and trademark applications * Conduct searches on trademark and patent databases * Experience with inter parties review, post-grant review and covered business method reviews at the PTAB * Experience with IP due diligence work * Prepare patent family summaries and estimates for prosecution matters * Familiarity with PATTSY docketing system; and familiarity with PracticeLink, a plus * Ensure that all relevant due dates are being met by the group * Take the lead on dealing with client needs * Work with foreign associates * Handle filings after hours, as needed * Interpret and understand U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rules * Other administrative duties within IP department, as assigned Requirements * College Degree required with IP training and/or a paralegal certificate preferred * General office skills required * Seven to ten years of prior IP practice experience and knowledge patent cooperation treaty ( PCT ) papers * Excellent organizational skills * Detail oriented * Effective oral and written skills * Current software knowledge, including MS Access or other database software is required * Knowledge of patent searching databases * Knowledge of the Dialog database a plus Salary Reed Smith offers a competitive salary and a total compensation package that includes a flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan. Job Summary Reed Smith is seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to join our team. This position is available in Houston, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Princeton, and Chicago. Job Responsibilities * Provide legal/general support to the firm's attorneys and their clients * Be familiar with and observe the firm's established policies and guidelines * Maintain positive contact with attorneys (both the firm's and outside counsel), support staff, clients and vendors * Observe confidentiality of client and firm matters * Assist IP attorneys in servicing client s Intellectual Property matters including, the perfection and enforcement of patents, trademarks, and copyrights * Prepare, file and prosecute domestic and foreign patent and trademark applications * Conduct searches on trademark and patent databases * Experience with inter parties review, post-grant review and covered business method reviews at the PTAB * Experience with IP due diligence work * Prepare patent family summaries and estimates for prosecution matters * Familiarity with PATTSY docketing system; and familiarity with PracticeLink, a plus * Ensure that all relevant due dates are being met by the group * Take the lead on dealing with client needs * Work with foreign associates * Handle filings after hours, as needed * Interpret and understand U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rules * Other administrative duties within IP department, as assigned Requirements * College Degree required with IP training and/or a paralegal certificate preferred * General office skills required * Seven to ten years of prior IP practice experience and knowledge patent cooperation treaty ( PCT ) papers * Excellent organizational skills * Detail oriented * Effective oral and written skills * Current software knowledge, including MS Access or other database software is required * Knowledge of patent searching databases * Knowledge of the Dialog database a plus Salary Reed Smith offers a competitive salary and a total compensation package that includes a flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan. Overview Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions College Degree required with IP training and/or a paralegal certificate preferred.

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