Holland & Hart LLP, a large law firm, is seeking a patent paralegal to work in Washington, D.C. or Denver, CO.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supports patent attorneys in docket and all phases of patent prosecution practice management
- Maintains, organizes, and reviews documents and files
- Creates and regularly maintains spreadsheets, status and intellectual property portfolio charts, and/or graphics
- Manages and performs a range of duties related to an internal electronic file system
- Generates templates for patent filings, including applications, responses to Office Actions and other correspondence related to the USPTO, PCT, and foreign associates
- Performs tasks associated with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
- Coordinates domestic and international filings with the USPTO and foreign law offices and/or other foreign entities
- Monitors deadlines for various domestic and foreign patent activities, handling routine activities in connection with the maintenance and protection of domestic and foreign patents
- Performs electronic filings at the USPTO
- Tracks and files Information Disclosure Statements with the USPTO across domestic patent families
- Reviews formalities of filed patent documents to ensure proper form, including Filing Receipts, Declarations, Recordings, Information Disclosure Statements, allowed patents ready to issue, etc.)
- Prepares reports and summaries for attorneys and clients
- Reviews and decides on appropriate action to be taken on correspondence received from foreign associates
- Researches and compiles information pertaining to national and international patent rights including searches of USPTO records, patent databases and general patent research
- Manages new client intake and opening of matters
- Assists in developing and maintaining client relations, including business development activities, marketing, presentations and meetings
- Acts as liaison between attorneys, foreign counsel, and clients
- Keeps abreast of current patent rules and procedures
- Monitors developments/trends in legal terminology and patent law (e.g., USPTO policy or fee schedule changes) via regular monitoring of legal publications
- Maintains proficiency in required firm and external programs and databases, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, iManage, USPTO products, Intapp, docketing software, billing software, etc.
- Cohesively works with and occasionally trains other patent personnel, including intellectual property specialists and legal assistants
- Performs other functions as assigned
Apply online at:
https://www.hollandhart.com/paralegals
Application Process: Please apply directly online and be prepared to submit a resume and cover letter. You may address your cover letter and/or direct application questions to Lydia Miller, Recruiting Coordinator LFMiller@hollandhart.com. No phone calls or unsolicited resumes from search firms, please. Search firm inquiries may be directed to Lisa Liss LVLiss@hollandhart.com.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Multiple Locations