Patent Prosecution Paralegal Job at Robert Half (Minneapolis)

Patent Prosecution Paralegal

We are looking for an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to support our cl...

Location

United States , Minneapolis

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in patent prosecution, preferably in a law firm environment
Proficiency with docket management software and document management systems
Familiarity with patent portfolio management tools such as Foundation IP, Pattsy, or Anaqua
Strong knowledge of U.S. and international patent prosecution processes and deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail when managing complex dockets
Ability to draft and review legal correspondence and filings with accuracy
Strong communication skills to interact effectively with attorneys and clients

Job Responsibility

Manage and maintain U.S. and international patent prosecution dockets to ensure all deadlines are met and tasks are completed accurately
Draft original correspondence to clients regarding U.S. and foreign patent prosecution updates and events
Collaborate with attorneys to handle patent portfolios, ensuring the accuracy of files and compliance with docket deadlines
Prepare and file patent prosecution documents, including applications, formalities, and examination-related materials, under attorney supervision
Create and manage information disclosure statement databases within the IP docket management system
Utilize online patent systems to monitor application statuses and retrieve relevant documentation
Communicate directly with clients, under attorney guidance, regarding routine or procedural patent prosecution matters
Ensure compliance with requirements as specified by clients
Work proficiently with docket management and document management systems to maintain organized and accessible records

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Free online training

Fulltime

Patent Paralegal

We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to support patent-related legal operation...

Location

United States , Southfield

Salary:

40.00 - 45.00 USD / Hour

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience supporting patent prosecution matters for U.S. and international filings
Working knowledge of patent docketing practices and deadline management
Familiarity with USPTO filing processes, forms, and correspondence requirements
Understanding of intellectual property documentation and patent portfolio recordkeeping
Ability to prepare, review, and organize detailed legal documents with a high level of accuracy
Strong communication skills for coordinating with attorneys, inventors, external agencies, and foreign associates
Proficiency in tracking multiple priorities and maintaining compliance with procedural requirements

Job Responsibility

Coordinate the preparation and submission of U.S. and international patent application materials under attorney guidance
Create and review patent support documents such as declarations, assignments, powers of attorney, and disclosure-related forms for completeness and accuracy
Assist with Patent Cooperation Treaty matters, foreign filing activity, and national phase entry processes across multiple jurisdictions
Maintain the patent docketing system by recording key dates for responses, renewals, maintenance fees, and other filing obligations
Communicate upcoming deadlines and required actions to attorneys and relevant stakeholders to help ensure timely completion of patent activities
Act as a central point of contact among inventors, attorneys, foreign associates, clients, and patent offices regarding application status and documentation needs
Organize execution, collection, and filing of required documents while keeping patent records current and audit-ready
Support portfolio administration by tracking lifecycle events, preparing reporting information, and assisting with due diligence work tied to transactions such as licensing or acquisitions
Schedule and coordinate patent committee meetings, including related materials and follow-up actions

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Ip Paralegal - Patent & Trademark

Nationally recognized intellectual property law firm seeking an IP Paralegal to ...

Location

United States , San Diego

Salary:

70000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience handling intellectual property matters
Experience handling both trademark and patent prosecution
USPTO docket management experience
Client-facing experience
Organized, proactive, and able to work independently

Job Responsibility

Support patent and trademark prosecution matters
Manage USPTO docketing and deadlines
Draft, review, and proofread patent and trademark documents and correspondence
Prepare patent applications
Serve as a client-facing point of contact
Manage attorney calendars and assist with billing inquiries
Collaborate with attorneys, patent agents, and accounting teams

What we offer

Flexible, people-first culture
Collaborative and team-oriented environment
Team-building events and monthly engagement activities
Comprehensive healthcare options
401(k) with match and profit sharing
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Wellness, DEI, and employee engagement initiatives

Fulltime

Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant

Merchant & Gould has been a leader in intellectual property law for more than 10...

Location

United States , Alexandria

Salary:

70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution
Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements
Ability to work comfortably with advanced computer software (after training) and effectively use and maintain a computer database
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
Ability to concentrate on detailed work for up to 80% of work day
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group

Job Responsibility

Provides client management support for attorney, not limited to written and verbal communications with clients along with maintaining docket and client specific procedures
Assists attorney in prosecuting patent applications in the United States and various foreign countries
Establishes and maintains patent files: opens files, prepares documents for filing including, patent applications, Preliminary Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, Responses to Missing Parts, Assignments, Amendments, payments of Issue Fees, etc.
Reviews all incoming correspondence from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates for essential docketing
Maintain clients' portfolios by being proactive in facilitating communication between attorney and client
Maintains and updates docketing log spreadsheet
On-going verbal and written communication with attorneys, clients and foreign associates
Other administrative tasks and projects as may be assigned

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

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

Trademark Paralegal

Regional law firm based in San Jose, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Trademark P...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2-5+ years of experience as an IP Paralegal (patent, trademark, or copyright) within a law firm or in-house legal department
Exposure to Lanham Act/Federal trademark law & procedure, TMEP, TBMP, USPTO, & UDRP is preferred
Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
Ability to work on-site in San Jose, CA

Job Responsibility

Assists attorneys with planning and managing clients’ trademark portfolios
Assists with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of trademark applications at U.S. PTO, including preparation of scanned images for use as specimens
Assists with the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of trademark applications at WIPO
Initiates foreign filings and corresponds with foreign agents concerning foreign applications
Utilizes ProLaw proficiently to docket action due dates
monitors prosecution deadlines and communicates appropriate responses
Prepares status charts/reports for and routine letters to clients
Conducts online trademark searches (U.S. PTO, common law, initiating watch services, etc.)
Organizes, maintains and updates client and firm files
Assists attorneys in drafting Office Action responses for US filings and drafting correspondence to clients and to local counsel regarding Office Actions in cases outside of the US

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Legal Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our client's team in Nort...

Location

United States , Alexandria

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate, or at least 5 years of experience in patent prosecution
Familiarity with electronic filing systems and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rules and procedures
Experience with case management systems such as IPFolio or Memotech is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
Knowledge of trademark prosecution processes is advantageous

Job Responsibility

Prepare and file patent-related documents, including applications, amendments, and responses to office actions
Review incoming correspondence from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates to manage essential docketing tasks
Facilitate communication between attorneys and clients, proactively maintaining and updating client portfolios
Maintain and organize patent files, ensuring all case management systems are up-to-date
Monitor deadlines and assist attorneys in meeting critical filing requirements
Coordinate with foreign associates to ensure proper handling of international patent applications
Conduct administrative tasks, including updating spreadsheets and managing documents
Provide verbal and written communication support for attorneys and clients
Assist with trademark prosecution processes when required

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Paralegal

We are looking for skilled Paralegals to join our team for a long term contract ...

Location

United States , Cape Coral

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent prosecution as a paralegal, particularly for utility patents
Proven ability to handle 15–25 active filings simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Expertise in using Patent Center and other e-filing systems for submissions
Familiarity with multiple technical domains, including biotech, AI/software, medical devices, and chemical/materials
Exceptional attention to detail, especially in verifying cross-references between claims and specifications
Strong organizational skills and responsiveness to meet tight deadlines

Job Responsibility

Conduct comprehensive reviews of dependent and independent claims to ensure logical coverage, proper antecedent basis, and consistency
Cross-reference claims, specifications, figures, and descriptions for accuracy and alignment
Perform quality control checks on attorney redlines, ensuring numbering integrity, cross-reference accuracy, and dependency structure
Manage filing logistics, including entity status, fee calculations, preparation of required documents, and submission via patent filing systems
Track and monitor critical deadlines such as office action responses, priority dates, and provisional conversions
Maintain visibility of the patent pipeline, flagging bottlenecks and coordinating tasks across inventors, outside counsel, and other stakeholders
Prepare and file patent applications using tools like Patent Center and e-filing systems
Ensure proper documentation for oaths, declarations, assignments, and other required paperwork
Collaborate directly with inventors and patent counsel to streamline prosecution processes
Monitor and resolve issues related to filing accuracy and compliance

What we offer

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

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