Description

Top Downtown Minneapolis Law Firm is seeking an IP Paralegal to provide support to the firm's Patent Group.

The responsibilities for this position will include, but not limited to:

• Collaborate with attorneys, other firm members, and clients to file, prosecute US, PCT, and foreign patent applications including National Phase, Direct National, Utility, Continuation, Divisional, CIP, and Provisional.

• Educate clients & firm members on a variety of prosecution needs such as country law updates, pilot programs, & foreign filing strategy.

• Preparation & filing of US patent prosecution documents including all aspects of initial application filings, Preliminary Amendments, Missing Parts/Requirements responses (Declaration, Power of Attorney, Sequence Listing, Replacement Drawings, Substitute Specifications), Assignments, Information Disclosure Statements, retrieving references; review & preparation of responses to Restriction Requirements, Office Actions, & Appeals; final review of entire file history corresponding to issuance of Notice of Allowance, payment of Issue Fee; preparation & filing of corrections on Filing Receipts & Assignment Recordations, other special requests.

• Prosecution of PCT applications including review and response to all incoming documents from the RO, IB, ISA, & IPEA.

• Preparation & coordination of filing for foreign direct national & national phase patent applications. Correspondence with foreign counsel at all stages of prosecution. Review & recitation of foreign IP laws & requirements to clients. Review of all incoming correspondence from foreign associates for deadlines and other requirements to progress applications.

• Manage patent docket deadlines, ensure all filings are completed in a timely manner, and maintain updated information on patent applications; oversee outsourced docketing functions, perform docketing and file management.

• Preparation of docket reports & discussions with clients and firm members.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience as a Patent Paralegal, preferably within a law firm or corporate legal department.

• Experience with USPTO and PCT filings, as well as common international rules and procedures.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in using patent database software and document management systems.

• Experience with Foundation IP docket management software a plus.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Paralegal certificate or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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