Patent Paralegal

Job Description Job Description A leading law firm in the Pacific Northwest is looking to add a Patent Prosecution Paralegal to their Intellectual Property department. Candidates with 3 YOE in Patent Prosecution will be considered.

This position can sit in either Portland or Seattle and is a hybrid role. Responsibilities: • Dealing with US and international patent applications, including application filings and formal documentation. • Communicating effectively with foreign associates regarding deadlines, formal documents, and prosecution inquiries. • Assisting with research and investigations, including searches of US and foreign patent records. • Maintaining and updating patent forms and reports. • Handling changes in patent properties post-registration, such as drafting reassignments, security interest agreements, and release of interest agreements for US patents and patent applications. • Preparing cost estimates for filing foreign patent applications and PCT national phase applications using specialized software. • Learning and assisting practitioners with the patent and trademark docket software program. • Maintaining organization of patent files and preparing, indexing, and reviewing documents for delivery, storage, and destruction. • Handling new client file intakes and new counsel transfers. • Performing other duties as assigned. Full benefits are offered for this position including 17 days PTO, 10 paid holidays, 6 days sick leave, 401K, generous profit sharing, hybrid work options, bonus potential, Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, and more To submit your resume confidentially please send to Sam(dot)Sheehan(at)RobertHalf(dot)(com) 3 YOE in Patent Prosecution support Experience handling both US and Foreign Patent Prosecution matters Paralegal Certificate preferred