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IP/Patent Paralegal
A leading law firm is seeking a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join their team, offering the flexibility to work out of their Houston, Austin, or Dallas offices. This is a bonus-eligible, full-time position for an experienced intellectual property professional.Key Responsibilities
Patent Preparation & Filing: Prepare and file patent application documents, including Application Data Sheets (ADS), Information Disclosure Statements (IDS), Powers of Attorney (POA), and Assignments.
Prosecution Management: Handle US, PCT, and foreign filings.
Docketing & Compliance: Review and maintain a docket of deadlines, ensuring timely reporting of official communications to clients and foreign associates.
Communication: Correspond directly with foreign associates and clients regarding foreign prosecution matters.
Qualifications
Experience: A minimum of 4 years of intellectual property and patent prosecution experience within a law firm setting.
Skills: Strong understanding of USPTO procedural requirements and PCT/foreign filing procedures.
Attributes: Proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Location & Structure
Offices: Houston, TX / Austin, TX / Dallas, TX.
Bonus Eligibility: Yes.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 137244 when responding to this ad.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000