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Title : Paralegal

Location : Missouri - Kansas City
Refer to Job # JMGH719573

Paralegal Duties: Handle Technology, Manufacturing, & Transportation Unit, Intellectual Property Practice. Responsible for assisting with a full range of Patent and Trademark matters for a busy IP practice. Assisting with preparation, docketing, electronic filing, portfolio management and registration and maintenance of Patent and Trademark applications. Research and compile information pertaining to national and international intellectual property rights. Prepare status summary reports for attorneys and clients. Coordinate international filings with foreign law offices and/or other foreign entities. Maintain docket system of due dates for actions, including responses, renewals, oppositions, Section 8 and 15 affidavits, use affidavits, Patent Cooperation Treaty requirements, and payments of patent annuities in foreign countries. Assist in intellectual property-related litigation. Assist in oppositions, interferences and cancellations; draft necessary pleadings for use in these inter partes proceedings. Perform on-line searches of Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) records, industry databases and general legal research. Conduct searches for information regarding trademarks. File applications, statements of use, renewal applications, affidavits of use, and assignments. Draft responses to PTO actions and oppositions. Police client s trademarks to guard against potential infringements. Maintain foreign trademarks, which include corresponding directly with foreign associates and instructing them to search trademarks and to file applications, renewals, affidavits of use and oppositions. Obtain legalizations and certifications for filing foreign trademarks. Draft and file renewal applications and infringement letters. Research and compile information about notice requirements, longevity of enforcement, and renewal options. Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management, internet/electronic research, and project folder/electronic file maintenance. Independently organize and manage files. Attend and participate in internal CLEs. Anticipate attorney needs. Engage in occasional interaction with clients. Stay informed of developments in Paralegal industry. Independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal. Meet annual billable hour requirement of 1500 hours. Requirements: Associate degree required; Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved program preferred. 2 years intellectual practice paralegal experience, patent experience preferred. Significant, substantive legal related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education Detail oriented. Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task efficiently and be an independent thinker. Ability to interact effectively and professionally and provide exceptional service, internally and externally, at all times. Highly organized, able to prioritize workflow and manage projects. Ability to perform effectively with little or no supervision and within established time limits and on-going deadlines.

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