Paralegal - Intellectual Property

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Ability to travel as needed.

Salary Information

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Title: Paralegal - Intellectual Property
Experience: 5+ years
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Department: IP Prosecution and Enforcement
Location: Minneapolis, MN (National Reach)
Organization: Law Firm - Winthrop & Weinstine

H1: Join Our Team as a Paralegal in Intellectual Property
H2: About Winthrop & Weinstine

Winthrop & Weinstine is a dynamic and innovative business law firm with over 150 attorneys nationwide. Our firm has a strong culture of entrepreneurship and fresh thinking, and we are dedicated to providing our clients with practical solutions and exceptional service. With our main office located in Minneapolis, we have a national reach and are committed to fostering a healthy, collegial work environment for our employees.

EOE Statement:
At Winthrop & Weinstine, we are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description:
As a Paralegal in Intellectual Property, you will play a crucial role in the prosecution and enforcement of patents, trademarks, and copyrights both domestically and internationally. You will work closely with multiple clients and attorneys, managing and maintaining patent and trademark dockets in Foundation IP. Your responsibilities will include preparing docket portfolios and deadline reports, communicating with clients about upcoming deadlines and requirements, and assisting in the transfer and recordation of patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Responsibilities:
- Assist in prosecution of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, both domestically and internationally
- Manage and maintain patent and trademark dockets in Foundation IP for multiple clients and attorneys
- Prepare docket portfolio and deadline reports; communicate with clients regarding upcoming deadlines & requirements in the US and worldwide
- Assist in transfer and recordation of patents, trademarks and copyrights
- Prepare & file PCT applications; review and respond to incoming documents from the RO, IB, ISA, and IPEA
- Prepare & file foreign direct national & national stage patent applications
- Prepare & file foreign trademark applications including via the Madrid Protocol
- Correspond with foreign counsel at all stages of prosecution
- Perform trademark searches and review & prepare responses to Office Actions & Notices of Suspension
- Review watch notices, monitor and investigate third-party trademark use, and monitor deadlines
- Assist in trademark enforcement efforts
- Record billable time in billing system for tasks completed
- Advise on urgent matters

Position Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in the IP field as a paralegal with a strong grasp of the general flow of both patent and trademark prosecution and enforcement, both domestically and internationally
- Experience with Foundation IP preferred
- Paralegal certificate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Extreme attention to detail and deadline oriented in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills, including, but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Foundation IP, time entry software, and many IP resources on the Internet (ePCT, PAIR, EFS, TSDR, TESS, TEAS, Global Dossier, Espacenet, foreign IP sites); ability to learn new software programs as needed
- Ability to be flexible with time and adjust to changing work environment
- Use of sound judgment and discretion when working with highly confidential information
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Ability to make independent and critical decisions regarding exchange of information among parties, file management, delegation of responsibilities, etc.
- Ability to effectively work within a team environment
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Ability to travel as needed

Salary Information:
The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Join our nimble force at Winthrop & Weinstine and put the law to work for our clients. Apply now and start your career as a Paralegal in Intellectual Property.

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Prosecution, Management, Maintenance, Transfer, Recordation, PCT Applications, Foreign Direct National & National Stage Patent Applications, Madrid Protocol, Correspondence, Foreign IP Laws & Requirements, Trademark Searches, Office Actions, Notices of Suspension, Statements of Use, Extension Requests, Declarations of Use, Renewals, Time Entry, Communication, Analytical, Organizational, Computer Skills, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, Foundation IP, Time Entry Software, IP Resources, ePCT, PAIR, EFS, TSDR, TESS, TEAS, Global Dossier, Espacenet, Foreign IP Sites, Research, Writing, Critical Thinking, Confidentiality, File Management, Teamwork, Overtime

Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below

Qualification and Experience 5+ years of experience in the IP field as a paralegal, Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree preferred

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