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Patent Paralegal

Patent Prosecution ParalegalAre you a detailed legal professional passionate about Intellectual Property (IP)? LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join our client's dynamic IP team. In this role, you'll be vital in managing and prosecuting a global patent portfolio, ensuring brand protection for our client???s high-profile clientele.This is a full-time hybrid role (3 days WFH, 2 days onsite) after the first six months. The client requires working onsite 4 days/week during the onboarding and training period. You'll assist with all aspects of domestic and foreign patent preparation and prosecution across various technologies and industries, including automobile manufacturers, auto supply chains, and medical devices.Responsibilities:• Responsible for billing 1500 hours/year• Coordinate and file new domestic and foreign application filings (U.S. Non-Provisional and Provisional Applications, Track 1 Applications, Continuing Applications, Design Applications, U.S. National Stage Filings, PCT Filings, Convention Filings, etc.)• Conduct patent searches and maintain client portfolios• Prepare documents, including Notice to File Missing Parts, Foreign Signature Documents, U.S. Formal Documents, Responses to Office Actions, Issue Fee Transmittals, IDSs, etc.• Analyze USPTO & foreign counsel communication• Track due dates & manage docketing systems• Prepare client reports & prosecution documents, i.e., due diligence reports, the status of applications, reporting receipts for applications, publication notices, etc.• Communicate with USPTO, attorneys, & clients both foreign and domesticQualifications:• 3+ years of recent US law firm IP experience working as a Patent Prosecution Paralegal (domestic and foreign)• Strong attention to detail & IP docketing software expertise• Professional knowledge of USPTO, PCT, and foreign rules and procedures, as well as IP docket and deadlines• Proficient with technology, MS Office Suite, Adobe, Legal Practice Management Software, iManage, Innovation, PATTSY• Excellent client service focus, communication, & organization• Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred but not requiredWIFM?• Salary Range: $60K - $110K, DOE• Employee-Centric Culture: The company places a high value on its people, emphasizing the importance of hiring, developing, and retaining high-quality individuals. They foster a culture that promotes diversity, respect, service, growth, and recognition.• Career Development: Employees are provided with opportunities to enhance their skills and further their careers in a stimulating and supportive environment. The company encourages teamwork, open communication, and recognizes and rewards exceptional performance.• Comprehensive Benefits: The company offers a generous total compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and optical coverage, fitness reimbursements, and various wellness programs. They also provide financial benefits such as 401(k) matching, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement.• Work-Life Balance: The company supports a healthy work-life balance with flexible scheduling, generous paid time off, and a business casual dress code. They also offer various community involvement opportunities and a supportive work culture that values employee well-being.Learn more & Apply Today! Please ensure your resume highlights your applicable experience.#PatentParalegal #IntellectualProperty #LegalJobs #HybridWork #IPLaw #ParalegalJobs #LHH #LegalCareers #JobOpening #JoinOurTeam #CareerOpportunity #MichiganJobs #ChicagoJobsPay Details: $60,000.00 to $110,000.00 per yearSearch managed by: Holly HilderhoffEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Are you ready to take your passion for Intellectual Property (IP) to the next level? LHH Recruitment Solutions is searching for a detail-oriented Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join our client’s innovative IP team in Ann Arbor, MI. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the management and prosecution of a global patent portfolio, directly contributing to the brand protection of high-profile clientele. This is a full-time hybrid position where you'll work 3 days from home and 2 days onsite after an initial six-month onboarding period, putting you in a dynamic balance between collaboration and flexibility. Your daily responsibilities will have you coordinating and filing various patent applications, conducting patent searches, preparing vital documents, analyzing communications from the USPTO and foreign counsel, and managing important deadlines through effective docketing systems. You will also provide thorough client reports and ensure seamless communication with both domestic and foreign clients. To thrive as a Patent Prosecution Paralegal, you'll need at least 3 years of recent experience in a U.S. law firm, a firm grasp of IP rules, and impeccable attention to detail. If you're proficient with MS Office and dedicated to providing exceptional client service, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a strong emphasis on employee development and work-life balance in a culture that prioritizes respect and recognition. Join us and take the next step in your legal career!

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As a Patent Prosecution Paralegal at LHH Recruitment Solutions, your key responsibilities will include managing and prosecuting a global patent portfolio, filing new domestic and foreign applications, conducting patent searches, maintaining client portfolios, preparing essential documents, and tracking due dates using docketing systems. You'll also prepare client reports and ensure effective communication with the USPTO and clients.