IP Paralegal

Delta Dallas is currently partnering with a global organization in its search of an Intellectual Property Paralegal. This person will provide support to the Intellectual Property Department in managing patent prosecution and trademark matters including related research, analysis, docketing and eFiling.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting assigned attorneys with patent and trademark prosecutions
• Managing trademark and patent processes
• Responsible for a wide range of administrative and procedural duties relating to the initial phases of filing patent applications, through the completion of the patent prosecution process, including maintenance of electronic files
• Preparing documents related to various phases of U.S. and Foreign patent prosecution,
• eFiling with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Managing and updating files with USPTO Pair database and preparing responses as needed
• Generating U.S. and foreign application cost estimates, overseeing payment of foreign associates' invoices, and reporting U.S. actions and foreign correspondence to clients
• Other legal administrative duties as needed and/or as assigned

• Paralegal certification required
• Bachelor s Degree highly preferred
• 5+ years of relevant work experience required
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. patent rules and procedure; knowledge of PCT and/or national laws of other countries
• Excellent time management, prioritization, problem–solving, and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a high–pressure environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proactive, energetic, upbeat, positive attitude
• Ability to meet deadlines and billable goals established by firm