IP/Patent Paralegal Specialist

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Law Firm Seeking IP/Patent Paralegal Specialist in Multiple Locations

Are you an experienced Paralegal with a passion for intellectual property and patent law? DLA Piper is currently seeking a highly talented IP/Patent Paralegal Specialist to join our team. With offices in San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Palo Alto, this is a remote position with occasional in-person meetings required. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, receive formal and informal training and mentoring, and give back to your community through pro bono work.

Minimum Requirements:

- Paralegal Certificate
- 10 years as a Patent Paralegal
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Understanding of patent prosecution life cycle, domestic patent applications filings, as well as prior art and preparation of Information Disclosure Statement for domestic filings.
- Must be able to prepare foreign and domestic Powers and Attorneys and Assignments, including knowledge of legalization, certification, and apostille requirements.
- Ability to conduct domestic and foreign patent searches.
- Knowledge of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) requirements.

Preferred Requirements:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Fluent knowledge of PCT rules and requirements (including Sequence listing requirements)
- National/Regional Phase Entry of PCT Applications and Related Formalities (including initial form 3 filing in India)
- Non-Substantive Official Actions in Foreign Jurisdictions (., requiring new figures or the correction of non-substantive errors in the specification)
- Direct Foreign Filings (., non-PCT countries) and Related Formalities
- Changes Related to Formalities - Updating the foreign associates with changes related to the ownership of the application, the name of the Applicant, the identity/addresses of inventors, etc. Obtaining new executed formal documents if necessary as the result of such changes.
- Hong Kong (Phase I and Phase II - Requirements)
- Brazilian ANVISA Notifications
- Brazilian Heritage Responses (in instances where a response is required)
- PCT Applications (foreign filing conversion reminders) and reporting PCT notices - follow up on PCT POAs from client
- Sequence Listings.
- Knowledge of various filing platforms and databases such as ePCT, USPTO Patent Center, EPO Register, etc.
- Large firm experience

Responsibilities:

- Review and manage daily docket reports
- Draft various documents such as foreign filing/conversion reminder letters
- Prepare PCT applications and file them via ePCT
- Obtain national phase patent filing estimates using Global IP Estimator and translation estimates from preferred vendors
- Draft national phase instruction letters to foreign associates
- Forward formal documents related to national phase filings to clients for execution and return to foreign associates
- Assist in research of chain of title, patent prosecution history, and patent family relationships as needed
- Serve as a liaison between clients, inventors, outside counsel, and foreign associates

At DLA Piper, we value diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We offer a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment where you can build a long and fruitful career.

General & Essential Job Expectations:

- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with all firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time and participating in digital/virtual conference calls
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements:

- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with others and engage in both physical and sedentary activities as described above.

Expected Salary Range:

- Los Angeles, San Diego, or Seattle: - per hour
- Palo Alto or San Francisco: - per hour
- Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws

Application Process:

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply directly online. DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k). If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact . Please add to your list of safe senders. Agency applications will not be considered.

Join DLA Piper as an IP/Patent Paralegal

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Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k)

Fluency in languages other than English a plus

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, Strong verbal and written communication skills, Knowledge of patent prosecution life cycle and patent application filing process, Familiarity with PCT rules and requirements, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Ability to conduct patent searches, Knowledge of various filing platforms and databases, Experience with international patent filings and formalities, Experience with legal research and document drafting, Ability to work independently and on teams, Fluency in languages other than English a plus

Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Apply directly online via the DLA Piper careers website, do not send application materials via email

Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certificate, 10 years as a Patent Paralegal

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