What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Prosecution Paralegal position at Maschoff Brennan?
We have an immediate opening for a Prosecution Paralegal to join us in our Salt Lake office. This position is in-office.
The minimum requirements for this position are a high school diploma and five years or more of patent prosecution paralegal experience.
Areas of responsibility for this position include:
- Prepare and file U.S. Patent and PCT applications; response to office actions; and other USPTO and international patent correspondence.
- Coordinate with foreign associates for PCT and national stage filings, reporting and ongoing prosecution.
- Prepare and file formal documents.
- Provide instructions to foreign associates for timely payment of foreign annuities, issue fee payments, maintenance fees, and registration fees.
- Conduct post-allowance patent due diligence to ensure patents are issued accurately.
- Monitor and track foreign and domestic patent filing deadlines.
- Prepare office action response shells and other application drafts for attorney review.
- Review and revise claims at directions of attorneys and foreign associates, as necessary.
- Draft client and foreign associate correspondence regarding filings, deadlines, and procedural updates.
- Report USPTO and international correspondence to clients and attorneys promptly, including calling the USPTO for fact-finding and procedural information as needed.
- Prepare and maintain attorney dockets to ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintain and organize client files (electronic and physical) to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Manage intake and transfer of files from clients, ensuring accuracy and proper organization.
- Research and generate reports to assist attorneys with client development and matter management.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to other staff members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Successful candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic patent prosecution and/or litigation rules and procedures, proficiency in use of PTO website navigation, and ability to professionally handle confidential information, adhering to legal and ethical policies.
Maschoff Brennan is a growing intellectual property and complex litigation law firm with Utah offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Irvine, California and New York. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including an attractive 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, holiday and generous paid time off in a very friendly, business-casual environment. If you think you might be a good fit for our team, we’d love to hear from you.