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Title : Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Location : Texas - Houston
Refer to Job # MLYL747683

This large, prestigious Chicago based law firm with offices throughout the US has established itself as being the premier, if not the best, labor and employment powerhouse firms in the nation. It now provides a range of legal services, including corporate and business law, general litigation, environmental and other related matters. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies, industrial and manufacturing companies, banks and brokerage houses, healthcare institutions, transportation companies and other media conglomerates. The atmosphere is light and confident, as the lawyers are assured that their expertise is rarely rivaled by many of the other firms. Compensation is the top of the market, and associates are expected to work long hours. This firm offers tremendous growth opportunities for resourceful and energetic attorneys.
Patent Prosecution Paralegal Responsibilities: Work with team of attorneys to support domestic and foreign patent prosecution;Create electronic files, and maintain utility and design patent applications from filing to issuance; Highly competent and knowledgeable of U.S. Patent Office rules and procedures, including accessing, reviewing, and interpreting records on Private PAIR;Strong experience uploading and filing documents in Private PAIR under sponsorship account;Draft and file domestic, PCT, and Hague Convention applications;Draft communications to foreign correspondents and clients and follow up to ensure communications are timely sent/received; Draft responses to office actions to address basic or recurring issues; Draft Information Disclosure Statements;Record assignments with the U.S. Patent Office; Occasional database entry and maintenance; File docketing notices, track deadlines, and coordinate timely responses to office actions;Correspond with drafting services for preparation of utility and design patent drawings; General online research, calls to U.S. Patent Office about administrative and procedural questions, and other miscellaneous tasks to support patent team. Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program. 5+ years of extensive foreign and domestic trademark prosecution experience with knowledge of SEAGIS and CPI docket database. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral). Exhibit a high degree of initiative and independent judgment with excellent troubleshooting and follow-thru skills. Computer proficient with advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Explorer and Outlook) required. Knowledge and experience with database management and administration is preferred.

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