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Title : IP Paralegal - US and Foreign Filing

Location : Massachusetts - Boston
Refer to Job # GBJV741607

Intellectual Property Paralegal - US and Foreign Filing The candidate will be responsible for providing a high-level of efficient and timely support for a variety of the firms clients. Will assist with the preparation of US and foreign documents for filing in respective patent offices, prepare follow-on prosecution documents, track and communicate deadlines, perform relevant on-line searches, prepare cost estimates, and review intake of daily correspondence to determine what needs to be communicated to the client. Develop a standard workflow and prioritizes work tasks; becomes proficient in new processes. Assist in developing foreign filing letters based upon new rules and laws. Prepare supporting documents for attorneys. Supervise US and PCT application filing papers, including Declarations, Assignments, and Powers of Attorney. US prosecution, follow on papers, including Responses to Missing Parts/Corrected Papers, Responses to Office Actions, Petitions, Assignment recordation s, Issue Fee and related/other USPTO forms. PCT follow on papers, including Responses to Invitations, PCT Powers of Attorney, Notification of Recording of Change, and other related PCT communications. Arrange instructions to foreign associates for filing national patent applications in various foreign patent offices, and completes all formality requirements. Prepare US and foreign filing estimates and review incoming correspondence, including paper and electronic mail, and takes or facilitates necessary action. Allot workload in order to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Work with outside vendors to obtain formal drawings and legalization of documents and compile with docket and de-docketing practices. Handle the docket of US and foreign applications to ensure all dates are accurate and outstanding deadlines are met timely. The candidate must have a BA/BS degree. 2+ years experience as a paralegal in US and foreign intellectual property practice is required. Should have knowledge of procedural requirements for filing US and PCT patent applications with the USPTO and the World Intellectual Property Office. Hands on electronic filing experience at the USPTO and acquaintance of overseas filing and national phase entry procedural requirements is significant. Ought to have Expertise in Microsoft Office. Brilliant grammar, spelling and proofing for content and context is required. A high degree of organization, flexibility and reliability to set priories, manage multiple responsibilities and work well under pressure. Talent to assume liability for assigned tasks. Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills is must. Ability to work collaboratively with team members as well as attorneys and staff throughout the firm is crucial. Compliant to last minute changes and disruptions, and able to accommodate occasional overtime work when required.

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