Remote Patent Paralegal

Overview

This role involves supporting patent prosecution activities with a focus on filing, formalities, and compliance related to patent applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file provisional, non-provisional, and PCT patent applications.
• Manage docketing systems, track deadlines, and handle correspondence with the USPTO and WIPO.
• Compile inventor declarations, assignments, formal drawings, and other application materials.
• Prepare Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) submissions and ensure compliance with disclosure requirements.
• Coordinate communication with inventors and the intellectual property team to obtain signatures and necessary documentation.

Requirements

• 3 to 10 years of experience as a patent paralegal.
• Strong understanding of USPTO and PCT formalities and procedures.
• Excellent document management and organizational skills.

Key Duties

• Support attorneys in patent filings and prosecution.
• Manage global intellectual property documentation for approximately 200 patents.
• Ensure timely and compliant patent prosecution processes.
• Initial focus on preparing filings for the first 50 provisional applications.
• Establish efficient docketing and filing workflows to support ongoing patent activities.