Patent Paralegal
Current• Maintaining several attorney dockets for the US and abroad. Handling patent formalities (e.g filing )• Corresponding with clients and foreign associates • Set and attend reminders with respective matters• Filings, maintaining several dockets for attorneys and clients• Preparing sequence listings. Performing other administrative tasks as needed• Responsive and ensures that all documents received from clients, foreign agents• Ensures that policies and procedures are being followed on a day to day basis in relation to assigned duties, including client special instructions and in accordance with established firm guideline• Monitor and follow-up on dates associated with the US and foreign docket, including clearing dates and providing follow-up with attorneys, clients and management in order to provide adequate time to respond. • Receive and act upon client instructions, including confirmation and/or draft response to client inquiries related to US, PCT and foreign applications.• Create and maintain electronic worksheets to assist attorney in managing client needs• Track and record client-billable activities• Maintaining and prioritizing work on a daily basis and communicate if unable to meet daily responsibilities• Completion of patent formalities.,tracking status of patent applications, coordinating incoming and outgoing file transfers, and executing formal documents to meet their deadlines• Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters and other documents.