Patent Paralegal

Newark, NJ

Premier, national, law firm is actively seeking a patent paralegal with two to three years law firm experience in both US and foreign prosecution for its office located in Newark, NJ. 

Essential Duties

• Responsible for the preparation of IP documents, including:
• Information Disclosure Statements
• Declarations, Assignment, Power of Attorney forms for inventors signatures
• Formal documents for filing with patent applications, Responses to Office Actions, and Issue Fee payments
• Formal documents for filing with PCT applications
• E-filing with the USPTO
• Prepare legal correspondence and proofreading to ensure accuracy.
• Communicate with clients in connection with obtaining signed documents for filing with the  USPTO
• Communicate with foreign attorneys with regard to international filing of patent applications
• Answer telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate staff and take messages in their absence
• Maintain attorney’s docket and monitor deadlines
• Daily mailing and filing responsibilities

Related Duties

• Photocopy and collate documents for mailings
• Compile and prepare reports and presentations

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of two to three years law firm paralegal experience in the patent field. 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of US and foreign patent prosecution procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the preparation of IP documents
• Comprehensive knowledge of effective proofreading techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the USPTO website and electronic filing system
• Knowledge of CPI docketing system.
• Preparation of sequence listings a plus
• Must be able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to type accurately and use a personal computer.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.