Patent Legal Assistant Job at Robert Half (Seattle)

Patent Specialist

McCarter & English is seeking a Patent Specialist for our Newark, NJ office. The...

Location

United States , Newark

Salary:

50000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

McCarter & English

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of two years of legal assistant experience in the patent field
Must type a minimum of 70 words per minute
Comprehensive knowledge of US and foreign patent & trademark prosecution procedures
Comprehensive knowledge in the preparation of IP documents
e-filing with the USPTO
Comprehensive knowledge of effective proofreading techniques
Comprehensive knowledge of MS office
Must be able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment
Ability to type accurately and use a personal computer
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the preparation of IP documents
e-filing with the USPTO and other offices
Prepare legal correspondence and proofreading to ensure accuracy
Answer telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate staff and take messages
Maintain attorney dockets and monitor deadlines
Process bills
proof billing sheets
review and edit bills
Arrange travel
process expenses

What we offer

Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution
Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
Employee discounts through Working Advantage
Eligibility for discretionary bonus

Fulltime

Patent Litigation Associate

Attorney will take an active role in a busy and thriving patent litigation pract...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must possess at least 1 year of experience as an Attorney or Lawyer
Proficiency in Patent Litigation
Must be a Licensed Attorney
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent negotiation skills
Proficient in legal research and drafting legal documents
Must adhere to professional ethics and maintain confidentiality at all times
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Job Responsibility

Conduct infringement and validity analysis
Prepare pleadings and infringement contentions
Conduct research and draft substantive briefing
Prepare patent owner responses in PTAB proceedings
Conduct document discovery
Assist in preparation of witnesses for depositions
Assist in pre-trial proceedings and at trial
Conduct depositions
Participate in oral argument, including in claim construction and other substantive matters
Work with experts on preparation of expert reports

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Chemistry Patent Manager

As part of the development of Ipsilon, we are recruiting a Manager to supervise ...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

IPSILON

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Higher education in engineering and/or medicine
Industrial property consultant and European attorney
Experience in team management
Fluent in English

Job Responsibility

Supervise a team of Patent Engineers specialized in Chemistry
Ensure monitoring and reporting of team's contribution to Paris team activity
Ensure balance of workload and distribution of tasks to promote development and skills development of employees
Maintain a high level of commitment by ensuring a stimulating and motivating work environment
Ensure compliance with rules in place (procedures, absences, timetables, etc.) and oversee billing
Expand and diversify the firm's patent clientele and support team members during strategic meetings
Help strengthen the firm's reputation by actively participating in external events
Assist clients in obtaining, maintaining, exploiting or defending their patents

What we offer

Stimulating prospects for development and internal mobility
Attractive remuneration policy
International influence
Transversality between professions (participation in strategic groups)
Moments of conviviality (Group or team events, etc.)
Possibility of teleworking 2 days per week
Restaurant vouchers
Mutual insurance company with enhanced guarantees for you and your family

Fulltime

Counsel, Technology & Patents

This position will support the Associate General Counsel, Technology and Privacy...

Location

United States , Deerfield

Salary:

140000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

Therma-Tru

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree required
Engineering or computer science degree strongly preferred
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and active licensure to practice law required
A minimum of two (2) years of legal experience in patent law
engineering or computer science/technology experience strongly preferred
Experience 'invention mining' with engineers and technologists and leveraging information into actions
Possesses sound judgment and a strong ethical framework
Requires creativity, strong analytical and organization skills
Persistent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage outside counsel for cost-effective delivery of legal services

Job Responsibility

Collaborate closely with the engineering team to identify patentable innovations and support the Technology and Privacy Team in developing and executing the company's patent strategy
Assist in drafting and revising technology agreements
Assist in patent prosecution decisions and determining appropriate patent claim scope
Perform preliminary patent clearance relevant to new product initiatives
Conduct legal research on patent law developments, intellectual property regulations, and assess how these affect the company's patent strategy
Assist the Associate General Counsel to gather documents and evidence and manage patent litigation
Work with the Privacy and Technology Team to prepare educational presentations on patent processes and strategies for engineering stakeholders and help increase patent awareness within the company
Work with cross functional business partners to facilitate responding to data security questions received from B2B customers
Work with business partners to facilitate compliance with and documentation of internal data security processes
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business partners, outside counsel and legal department members

What we offer

robust health plans
a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
product discounts
flexible time off benefits
adoption benefits
more
numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates

Fulltime

Biology Patent Manager

As part of the development of Ipsilon, we are recruiting a Manager to supervise ...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

IPSILON

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Higher education in engineering and/or medicine
Industrial property consultant and European attorney
Experience in team management
Fluent in English
Team spirit
Dynamism
Kindness

Job Responsibility

Supervise a team of Patent Engineers specialized in Biology
Ensure monitoring and reporting of team's contribution
Ensure balance of workload and distribution of tasks
Maintain high level of commitment among team members
Ensure compliance with rules in place (procedures, absences, schedules, etc.)
Supervise invoicing
Expand and diversify the firm's patent clientele
Support team members during strategic meetings
Help strengthen firm's reputation by actively participating in external events
Assist clients in obtaining, maintaining, exploiting, or defending their patents

What we offer

Support from a tutor upon arrival
Attractive remuneration policy
Restaurant vouchers
Alan Mutual
Possibility of teleworking 2 days a week
Stimulating prospects for development and internal mobility
International influence
Cross-functionality between professions (participation in strategic groups)
Moments of conviviality (group or team events, etc.)

Fulltime

Patent Prosecution Specialist

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and ot...

Location

United States , Palo Alto; Salt Lake City; San Francisco; San Diego; Century City

Salary:

35.14 - 53.08 USD / Hour

Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate is preferred
Minimum 5 years of prior experience in a U.S. Patent Prosecution or Legal Assistant role, with intermediate knowledge of all stages of patent prosecution and USPTO requirements, including rules, deadlines, and procedures
Proficiency with U.S. and foreign patent office websites and the ability to research and locate data
Knowledge regarding a calendaring system is required and knowledge of Computer Packages Inc.'s (CPI) calendaring system is a plus
Strong knowledge of Microsoft products, database management systems, and electronic files
Strong desire to learn new tasks and technologies
Knowledge regarding aspects of patent prosecution and the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) System, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), European Patent Office (EPO), Orbit, foreign PTO sites, Electronic Filing System (EFS), and Patent Center databases
Ability to work well under pressure and demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks simultaneously and demands and adapt to various practice management styles
Excellent analytical skills, with a strong ability to review and organize legal documents in complex legal matters
Ability to demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Handle complex filings for attorneys and staff and provides reliable suggestions and feedback
Strong familiarity with CFR, MPEP and other patent-related laws and regulations, and engage in research when required
Coordinate with IP professional staff, patent practitioners and clients with respect to assigned US patent prosecution matters
Communicate with clients, examiners, and other parties regarding status of applications and/or other related matters
Maintain close communication with US and foreign paralegals to ensure deadlines are met
Analyze correspondence received from USPTO to ensure accuracy of information for docketing purposes
provide timely reminders of upcoming dates
Prepare, e-file, and report filing of various legal documents maintaining structural and formatting requirements outlined the MPEP, including applications, (utility or design, provisional, nonprovisional, divisional, continuation, and national stage), responses to any PTO actions or examinations, petitions, terminal disclaimers, etc.
Prepare, e-file and report handling of all associated formalities after filing new applications to include, but not limited to prepare formal documents such as Declarations, Powers of Attorney, Substitute Statements, and Assignments as required by each jurisdiction. Obtain required signatures and follow up with clients as needed
Report and handle all substantive USPTO actions with input from the Responsible Attorney, prepare draft amendments/responses to official actions, including Responses to Missing Parts, Report Notices of Allowance, address any inventorship/assignment issues, and prepare related paperwork (e.g., extensions, RCEs, corrected ADSs, name changes, maintenance fee addresses, etc.)

What we offer

Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance

Fulltime

IP Legal Assistant

Our client, a premier boutique IP litigation firm, is seeking an experienced IP ...

Location

United States , Short Hills, NJ

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of legal secretary or legal assistant experience, preferably in an IP litigation environment
Strong preference for intellectual property litigation experience (patent litigation experience is a plus)
Will consider candidates with federal litigation experience if IP-specific experience is limited
Experience supporting multiple attorneys or partners in a fast-paced litigation practice
Proficiency with docketing and calendaring systems (e.g., CourtAlert, eDockets, Docket Navigator)
Experience preparing and formatting litigation documents, including shells, PDFs, and e-filings
Familiarity with federal court rules and deadlines
experience with PACER and ECF
Strong MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to prepare expense reports, manage billing tasks, and coordinate attorney travel

Job Responsibility

Prepare document shells and litigation filings
Maintain docketing and calendaring systems
Assist with expense reports and billing support
Arrange attorney travel and scheduling
Provide comprehensive administrative support to partners

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
free online training

IP Specialist

McCarter & English LLP is seeking an IP Specialist for our Hartford, CT office. ...

Location

United States , Hartford

Salary:

70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

McCarter & English

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ability to prepare and electronically file trademark and patent documents in the USPTO
2-3 years of intellectual property experience, including using an IP practice management system in a law firm or IP corporate legal department setting
Experience with monitoring patent and trademark dockets
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word and Excel) and billing software(s)

Job Responsibility

Reviewing client dockets for upcoming deadlines, preparing correspondence to clients notifying them of deadlines and the requirements therefor, and following up with them as needed
Preparing electronic forms for trademark filings in the USPTO, including trademark applications, responses to office actions, extensions, statements of use, declarations of use and incontestability, applications for renewal, and specimens of trademark use
Preparing electronic forms for trademark filings in the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), including international applications for registrations and other miscellaneous WIPO filings
Communicating with foreign law firms to provide instructions for filing and prosecuting foreign trademark applications and to address their requests for powers of attorneys and other filing information
Assisting in trademark clearance searches, including conducting searches in the USPTO and Saegis databases
Preparing electronic forms for patent filings in the USPTO, including provisional and utility patent applications, information disclosure statements, and responses to office actions
Preparing formal documents for patent filings in the USPTO, including declarations, powers of attorney, assignments, and other formal documents as required by foreign patent offices
Maintaining and organizing electronic patent and trademark files

What we offer

Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution
Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
Employee discounts through Working Advantage
Eligibility for discretionary bonus

Fulltime

Patent Legal Assistant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Seattle

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

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