Patent Prosecution Paralegal
Core
Provide independent patent prosecution support by preparing, reviewing, and filing U.S. and international patent applications, managing dockets, and coordinating with attorneys and foreign counsel.
Role type
Paralegal (Patent Prosecution)
Builds
U.S. and international patent applications, office action responses, and prosecution records
Domain
Intellectual Property / Legal Services
Required skills
Patent prosecution processes, USPTO/WIPO filing procedures, docket management, document preparation, deadline tracking, legal system proficiency
Preferred skills
Corporate legal department experience, international patent prosecution knowledge, automation tool development
Technologies
Legal and company vendor systems for patent prosecution and docketing
Responsibilities
Prepare and file U.S. and international patent applications; monitor dockets and deadlines; coordinate with foreign counsel and vendors; review patent office correspondence; maintain accurate prosecution records.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, moderate supervision
