Intellectual Property Paralegal Jobs Paralegals work for attorneys. They are hired by corporate companies, law firms, government agencies, and even not for profit organizations. Many paralegals are also self-employed and contract their services to law firms. They can specialize in various areas of law including real estate, estate planning, corporate, labor law, immigration law, and intellectual property law, etc. An Intellectual Property Paralegal works under the direction of supervisor/attorney. These paralegals handle work including: preparing patent and/or trademark status summary reports; initiating and preparing or obtaining documentation necessary to file patent applications in the USPTO, PCT and foreign patent offices; preparing standard agreements; maintaining docket system for due dates for responses, renewals, opposition, Section 8 & 15 filings, use affidavits, and working requirements; undertaking patent and/or trademark searches; conducting on-line computer info searches of technical literature for patent/trademarks; drafting copyright applications; etc. These paralegals must have explored trademark law, copyright law, and patent law as it relates to a paralegal's role within intellectual property representation. Paralegals are expected to have excellent research and writing skills. An Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or a Bachelor’s degree with a certificate in paralegal studies is required for paralegal jobs. An Intellectual Property Paralegal must always be knowledgeable about legal terminology relevant to the area of intellectual property law. Patent prosecution and litigation, trademark, licensing and/or copyright backgrounds are always advantageous. Paralegals with engineering backgrounds are in high demand in the field of intellectual property law.
Intellectual Property Paralegal Jobs
By: LawCrossing.com
Legal Staff/Intellectual Property
In-House, 2-5 yrs required
Paralegal
Duties: Receive, analyze and perform accurate and timely patent docketing ...
Nov 17, 09
US-OR-Portland
Legal Staff/Intellectual Property
Public Interest, Min 4 yrs required
Paralegal
Duties: Provides administrative and professional support to organization's...
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