Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant: Innovative Intellectual Property Expert

7 days ago


Denver, Colorado, United States MERCHANT & GOULD PC Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant to join our team at MERCHANT & GOULD PC in Denver, CO.

About the Job

MERCHANT & GOULD PC is a leader in intellectual property law with over 100 years of experience. We are recognized for our expertise in patent prosecution and have been consistently rated among the top patent, copyright, and trademark firms. As a Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys in prosecuting patent applications in the United States and various foreign countries.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Establish and Maintain Patent Files: Prepare documents for filing, including patent applications, Preliminary Amendments, Information Disclosure Statements, Responses to Missing Parts, Assignments, Amendments, and payments of Issue Fees.
  2. Review Incoming Correspondence: Analyze all incoming correspondence from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign associates for essential docketing.
  3. Maintain Client Portfolios: Proactively facilitate communication between attorneys and clients, ensuring seamless collaboration.
  4. Update Docketing Log Spreadsheet: Maintain and update the docketing log spreadsheet to ensure accurate tracking of client portfolios.
  5. Verbal and Written Communication: Engage in ongoing verbal and written communication with attorneys, clients, and foreign associates to ensure effective collaboration.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

  • A BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years of experience in U.S. patent prosecution.
  • Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required, with possible use of speech-to-text transcription software.
  • The ability to work independently, meet critical deadlines, and prioritize numerous tasks under time constraints.
  • A high level of responsibility, dedication, and accuracy required.
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $90,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, and ten firm holidays. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please submit your application online at Career Opportunities (merchantgould.com). You will need to provide a resume and professional references.



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