Patent Paralegal

Are you a detailed legal professional passionate about Intellectual Property (IP)?

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join our client's dynamic IP team. In this role, you'll be vital in managing and prosecuting a global patent portfolio, ensuring brand protection for our client’s high-profile clientele.

This is a full-time hybrid role (3 days WFH, two days onsite) in our client's St. Louis (Downtown Clayton) office. You'll assist with all aspects of domestic and foreign patent preparation and prosecution across various technologies and industries.

Join this IAM Patent 1000 team – a prestigious intellectual property department that has been recognized for its excellence – and learn and grow with the best!

Responsibilities:

Responsible for billing 1600 hours/year

Coordinate and file new domestic and foreign application filings (U.S. Non-Provisional and Provisional Applications, Track 1 Applications, Continuing Applications, Design Applications, U.S. National Stage Filings, PCT Filings, Convention Filings, etc.)

Conduct patent searches and maintain client portfolios

Prepare documents, including Notice to File Missing Parts, Foreign Signature Documents, U.S. Formal Documents, Responses to Office Actions, Issue Fee Transmittals, IDSs, etc.

Analyze USPTO & foreign counsel communication

Track due dates & manage docketing systems

Prepare client reports & prosecution documents, i.e., due diligence reports, the status of applications, reporting receipts for applications, publication notices, etc.

Communicate with USPTO, attorneys, & clients

Qualifications:

3 years of US law firm IP experience (patent prosecution – domestic and foreign)

Strong attention to detail & IP docketing software expertise

Professional knowledge of USPTO, PCT, and foreign rules and procedures, as well as IP docket and deadlines

Proficient with technology, MS Office Suite, Adobe, Legal Practice Management Software, ePCT, and CPi preferred

Excellent client service focus, communication, & organization

Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Salary: $80K - $115K, DOE

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Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $115,000.00 per year

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