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Title : Patent Specialist (patent Paralegal)

Location : Texas - Austin
Refer to Job # HSAM831822

Responsibilities: Prepare and file new patent applications - utility, continuation, divisional and reissue applications, including essential documents with the USPTO. Review and proofread documents from the USPTO (including Official Filing Receipts, Notices of Publication, Notices of Recordation, and Issue Notifications) and report documents to the client. Handle associated formalities after filing new applications to include preparing formal documents such as Declarations, Substitute Statements, and Assignments; Responses to Missing Parts; prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements (IDS); review and process Notices of Allowance; prepare and file Issue Fee payment; and review of Official Patent Grant. Prepare and file PCT applications and correspond with foreign agents. Prepare non-provisional and foreign filing reminders. Prepare portfolio status reports at client request. Correspond with annuity and maintenance fee providers to add patents to clients accounts. Monitor and satisfy client-specific dockets. Research client inquiries and patent-specific inquiries. Keep attorneys informed of the status of applications. Perform research and compile data as requested by attorneys or agents. Update and revise case databases in NetDocs and/or the Extranet. Additional tasks as requested. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience providing intellectual property prosecution support in a law firm environment. Knowledge of both foreign and PCT patent practice preferred. College degree or comparable paralegal experience required; paralegal certificate preferred. Thorough knowledge of USPTO rules and practices, including knowledge of PAIR and e-filing. Ability to meet the Firm's billable hours requirement while maintaining excellent service and producing consistently high-quality work product that meets or exceeds the Firm's quality standards.

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