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Title : Paralegal - Patent Prosecution

Location : California - Palo Alto
Refer to Job # BWAF756695

Experience the prestige and challenge of Fortune 500 companies including dot coms, while enjoying the sunny lifestyle of the Southwest at this very busy, larger firm. Well-reputed in intellectual property, civil and securities litigation and corporate transactional practices, it is always striving towards excellence and professionalism in its associates, and actively encourages new associates to delve into responsible roles as soon as possible. Ready to meet the challenge? The associates here are some of the happiest associates in Phoenix and truly seem to enjoy the work that they do. We do not need to tell you that as a very successful Arizona firm the people here do appear to work very hard and we hate to say it but we will: Many are working New York type hours. The firm also has been criticized in many respects for its lack of diversity; however, we do not believe that this is a serious problem because the firm's recent hires have all been very diverse in our opinion. The firm also receives very high scores for the treatment of associates by partners and there does appear to be a very good relationship here between associates and partners with associates feeling they are part of the mix to a great degree and respected by partners. Most associates at this firm would much rather stay with the firm than switch firms. In our book this is a good sign.
Paralegal - Patent Prosecution The candidate will assist throughout the firm with coordinating and supporting all phases of patent prosecution matters. Draft original correspondence and materials for communication under attorneys signature. Within the ethical boundaries of a paralegal position, draft original correspondence to various parties and clients for signature. Draft transmittal documentation, preliminary amendments, response to missing parts, formal papers for new patent applications, Information Disclosure Statements, and submissions of issue fee payments and formal drawings, with United States Patent and Trademark Office. Communicate with clients, government agencies/officials, foreign agents, consultants and various other parties on a regular basis to collect and assemble information. Communicate findings to attorney. Maintain and update file prosecution checklists. Prepare and maintain status reports and prior-art lists and charts. Record remarks in docket system to indicate states of docketed items. Assist with transfers in and out of clients files for the Patent Group. Review chain of title to confirm assignment of patent application to client; prepare Revocation and Substitute Power of Attorney documents; file same with USPTO; prepare electronic file history; travel to other Firm offices as necessary. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree. 5 years of patent experience working as a patent prosecution secretary or paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department, or equivalent is a essential. Must have a Paralegal certificate or Attorney Attestation. Should strongly possess extensive experience and understanding of all aspects of prosecution case support including preparing and filing patent applications and various prosecution documents via the electronic filing system (EFS-Web), document and data preservation, collection, processing, review, and document/information management systems and databases. Must have knowledge of Patent Prosecution process and procedures in U.S as well as Patent Office EFS-Web electronic filing system. Knowledge of international procedures and requirements is a strong plus. Should have basic computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Outlook. Superb organizational, analytical and communications skills are crucial.
 
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