Maschoff Brennan
We have an immediate opening for a Prosecution Paralegal to join us in our Utah office.
Areas of responsibility for this position include:
Prepare and file U.S. Patent and PCT applications; response to office actions; and other USPTO and international patent correspondence.
Coordinate with foreign associates for PCT and national stage filings, reporting and ongoing prosecution.
Prepare and file formal documents.
Provide instructions to foreign associates for timely payment of foreign annuities, issue fee payments, maintenance fees, and registration fees.
Conduct post-allowance patent due diligence to ensure patents are issued accurately.
Monitor and track foreign and domestic patent filing deadlines.
Prepare office action response shells and other application drafts for attorney review.
Review and revise claims at directions of attorneys and foreign associates, as necessary.
Draft client and foreign associate correspondence regarding filings, deadlines, and procedural updates.
Report USPTO and international correspondence to clients and attorneys promptly, including calling the USPTO for fact-finding and procedural information as needed.
Prepare and maintain attorney dockets to ensure deadlines are met.
Maintain and organize client files (electronic and physical) to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Manage intake and transfer of files from clients, ensuring accuracy and proper organization.
Research and generate reports to assist attorneys with client development and matter management.
Provide guidance and mentorship to other staff members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Successful candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic patent prosecution and/or litigation rules and procedures, proficiency in use of PTO website navigation, and ability to professionally handle confidential information, adhering to legal and ethical policies.
Requirements for this position are:
A high school diploma
Six years or more of patent prosecution paralegal experience
Maschoff Brennan is a growing intellectual property and complex litigation law firm with Utah offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Irvine, California and New York. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including an attractive 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance, holiday and generous paid time off in a very friendly, business‑casual environment. If you think you might be a good fit for our team, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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Areas of responsibility for this position include:
Prepare and file U.S. Patent and PCT applications; response to office actions; and other USPTO and international patent correspondence.
Coordinate with foreign associates for PCT and national stage filings, reporting and ongoing prosecution.
Prepare and file formal documents.
Provide instructions to foreign associates for timely payment of foreign annuities, issue fee payments, maintenance fees, and registration fees.
Conduct post-allowance patent due diligence to ensure patents are issued accurately.
Monitor and track foreign and domestic patent filing deadlines.
Prepare office action response shells and other application drafts for attorney review.
Review and revise claims at directions of attorneys and foreign associates, as necessary.
Draft client and foreign associate correspondence regarding filings, deadlines, and procedural updates.
Report USPTO and international correspondence to clients and attorneys promptly, including calling the USPTO for fact-finding and procedural information as needed.
Prepare and maintain attorney dockets to ensure deadlines are met.
Maintain and organize client files (electronic and physical) to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Manage intake and transfer of files from clients, ensuring accuracy and proper organization.
Research and generate reports to assist attorneys with client development and matter management.
Provide guidance and mentorship to other staff members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Successful candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic patent prosecution and/or litigation rules and procedures, proficiency in use of PTO website navigation, and ability to professionally handle confidential information, adhering to legal and ethical policies.
Requirements for this position are:
A high school diploma
Six years or more of patent prosecution paralegal experience
Maschoff Brennan is a growing intellectual property and complex litigation law firm with Utah offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Irvine, California and New York. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including an attractive 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance, holiday and generous paid time off in a very friendly, business‑casual environment. If you think you might be a good fit for our team, we’d love to hear from you.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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