Ifd Paralegal (Iii)
Current• Prepares and files Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in accordance with firm procedures.• Works with foreign associates to file foreign application in foreign jurisdictions.• Reviews and reports foreign patent related correspondence from foreign patent offices. • Prepares documents, reports, and correspondence associated with assigned clients.• Manages docket relating to foreign patent prosecution deadlines to ensure timely completion of required actions, including timely reminders and follow up for instructions. • Maintains the integrity of electronic data relating to clients’ foreign intellectual property in accordance with firm policy and procedure (including for client databases as appropriate).• Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of patent office rules and procedures in foreign areas of patent prosecution. Routinely assist with implementation of foreign patent rule changes, including drafting announcements, providing recommendations for practice and template changes, etc.• Assists department manager(s) with development of documentation of processes and procedures on a regular basis.• Routinely tests new software, databases and relevant systems related to the foreign filing work. • Participates regularly in pilot groups and/or product or new project deployments, including foreign patent databases and electronic resources. • Routinely assists with training of newer paralegals by serving as a resource on procedures, patent office rules and assisting with work product review and/or quality control checks.• Routinely assists with additional patent prosecution related projects.• Consistently meets/exceeds the department 1200 billable hour goal and consistently adheres to firm and department procedures. • Regularly works as part of the team to lead, collaborate, and implement larger scale projects.