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Legal Staff in Philadelphia, PA

Baker & Hostetler LLP Nov 14,2016 Jul 26,2016 Location Philadelphia PA
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Intellectual Property

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

Min 5 yrs required

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International Patent Paralegal The candidate will report to the Patent Supervisor. Will support the international patent prosecution practice at the firm. File international (PCT) applications, PCT amendments & Demands for International Preliminary Examination. Instruct international counsel to enter the national phase of PCT applications in their jurisdictions. Instruct international counsel to file utility and design patent applications in their jurisdictions. Oversee international patent prosecution matters from filing to grant including payment of annuities or interfacing with clients regarding their payment of annuities. Communicate with the firm's attorneys and clients regarding all aspects of international patent prosecution matters. Work with Docketing department to prepare status and docket reports for clients. Maintain accurate electronic records for client matters, and ensure integrity of Docketing department's records. Process incoming files transferred to the firm, and prepare files for transfer out of the firm. Capture billable time in the firm's timekeeping system. Maintain current knowledge of PCT and international patent laws and practices.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of international patent filing and prosecution experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Should have in-depth knowledge of patent filing and prosecution practices in the PCT and in major jurisdictions worldwide. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and Document Management Systems such as iManage is needed.

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