Patent Paralegal
Core
Provide end-to-end patent formality support to Patent Attorneys and business partners by managing filing, prosecution, and related formalities for a global portfolio.
Role type
Patent Paralegal
Builds
Patent filings and prosecution activities
Domain
Intellectual Property / Patent Law
Required skills
Patent Paralegal qualification or equivalent experience, knowledge of US/EP/PCT systems, patent administration systems, planning and organization, written and verbal communication, prioritization, analytical thinking
Preferred skills
Process improvement mindset, project participation, collaboration
Technologies
Computer-based patent administration systems
Responsibilities
Manage patent filing and prosecution formalities (priority applications, foreign filings, national phase entries, validations, oppositions, appeals), prepare and submit patent documentation and fees, maintain records and monitor deadlines, provide reports and cost estimates, deliver work within service levels and deadlines, act as a process champion for best practices
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
