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Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Filcro Personnel, Inc. Oct 16,2018 Location Washington DC
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Legal Staff

Intellectual Property - Patent General

5-10 yrs required

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Patent Paralegal - Foreign Filing Specialist The candidate will oversee firm-wide foreign patent docket and manage entire process. Update and maintain all world- wide filing instructions on related formality completion, annuities process and foreign filing records and administration. Review all correspondence received from PCT authorities, foreign associates, and clients regarding applications filed outside the United States. Process foreign filings internationally via PCT, National Phase and regional entries in coordination with applicable country law and requirements. Originate reporting letters to clients. Docket appropriate due dates and clear daily foreign docket. Perform research analysis. Obtain Certified Copies of US Applications for Foreign Filing, Formal Drawings, Powers of Attorney and Assignments, and Legalization of Documents. Prepare foreign filing estimates, national applications and PCT Applications. Prepare reporting letters, including Application filings, official filing receipts, assignment registration certificates, search reports, partial office actions, EPC grants, notices of allowance and letters patent. Prepare reminder letters for Chapter II Demands, Examination requests and PCT National Phase entries. Obtain estimates; sends reminder letter to clients; prepares instruction letters to Foreign Associates or CPA. Should have 5-10 years of extensive patent foreign filing experience. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, CPI, Global IP Estimator, Elite, IP LegalForms and/or PCT Safe. Demonstrated ability to maintain a large foreign docket. Thorough understanding of foreign patent prosecution procedures, terminology, and deadlines required.

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