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Legal Staff in Atlanta, GA

Baker & Hostetler LLP Dec 03,2015 Oct 27,2015 Location USA Atlanta GA
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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 reporting to an International Patent Supervisor, will support the international patent prosecution practice. Specific duties include the following: File international (PCT) applications, PCT amendments and 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 Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of international patent filing and prosecution experience; or 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. Must have strong written and oral communication skills. Should have ability to effectively prioritize work to meet attorneys’ and clients’ needs. Must have demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and Document Management Systems such as iManage.

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