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IP Paralegal
| Company | Signify |
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| Location | Burlington, MA, USA |
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| Salary | $40.24 – $59 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of IP paralegal/patent administration experience including experience with the preparation of filing documents for the USPTO, US patent prosecution procedures and maintaining US patent application electronic files
- Experience with USPTO systems (EFS-Web, PAIR, EPAS and Patent Center)
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and ability to work independently and within a team
- Excellent time management skills and successful in high pressure environments; can easily shift priorities without compromising deadlines or quality of work and proactive in identifying and addressing issues quickly
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file new US patent applications including Provisional and Non-provisional applications, Continuations, Divisionals and National Phase applications.
- Draft and file US patent prosecution documents including responses to non-final and final office actions, election/restriction requirement responses, Preliminary Amendments, recordation of assignment documents, Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) and citations, terminal disclaimers, Requests for Continued Examination (RCE), submission of replacement drawings, and Issue Fee Transmittals.
- Manage patent dockets and deadlines to ensure filings are timely and accurate.
- Support patent attorneys in docket and practice management.
- Perform additional IP-related tasks duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
