Patent Paralegal

Patent Paralegal 1385855

A leading video, audio, and voice technologies company is seeking a Patent Paralegal. The successful candidate will coordinate U.S. and foreign filing and prosecution, collaborating with a large team including in-house attorneys, agents, and patent paralegals, as well as outside counsel. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of combined U.S. and foreign patent filing experience, and experience and knowledge in both US and foreign patent rules. Candidates who do not have both will be automatically declined. The company offers a great work environment!

Patent Paralegal Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $40-$50/hr
• Worksite: Leading audio, video, and voice technologies company (San Francisco, CA 94103 - Hybrid, One day must be in-person in San Francisco, the other day can be either in San Francisco or in Sunnyvale (Candidates who live further south may opt to go to the Sunnyvale office for the second day)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 6 Month Assignment, Possible extension

Patent Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Help establish and protect our rights to our innovations.
• Research, prepare, and draft complex legal documents for international patent filings and prosecution.
  • Prepare aesthetic and accurate U.S. applications and PCT applications and documents using ePCT. File PCT and U.S. applications electronically through Patent Center.
  • Work with internal attorneys, agents, and international law firms utilizing knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent rules and requirements to respond to office actions, complete formalities, and provide all materials and support. Monitor and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Respond to questions regarding third-party and the company's patents from internal and external customers.
  • Research and provide accurate responses regarding patent terms, relevant dates, priority applications, ownership, and other pertinent information by researching appropriate resources, including internal databases, attorney reports, and external specialized patent resources such as Patent Center, Espacenet, Patentscope, and world-wide patent offices.
• Ensure compliance with patent handling procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate manager.

Patent Paralegal Qualifications:

• 3+ years of combined U.S. and foreign patent filing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or the equivalent in experience.
• Both in-house and private practice law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with MxHero, Box, Anaqua or other patent and trademark docketing system a plus.
• Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all matters.
• Exhibits professionalism and composure in stressful situations and in meeting short deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. and international patent filing procedures and rules.
• Ability to read, understand, and extract relevant information accurately from legal documents.
• Solid skills in Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate to advanced skills using Word and Excel.
• The ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
• Strong oral, written, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and prioritization in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Must excel at obtaining and effectively communicating information related to pending patent applications and matters of U.S. and foreign patent law.

Patent Paralegal Shift:

• Monday-Friday, 9/80 schedule.