LHH
Intellectual Property Paralegal
LHH is assisting an Amlaw 200 law firm in the Uptown Dallas area seek an Intellectual Property Paralegal. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in intellectual property law who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will play a key role in supporting our attorneys with U.S. and international patent, copyright and trademark filings, docket management, and IP portfolio maintenance.
Benefits:
- Salary ranges from $75,000 - $100,000 DOE
- Paid Parking by the Firm
- Full medical, dental, vision benefits package, including a Profit Sharing Plan and 401K
- Bonus: Discretionary year-end bonus available to paralegals based on performance and firm financials.
Interview Process:
- Step 1: Initial phone interview with HR to provide mutual insight into the firm and the role.
- Step 2: If mutually aligned, a follow-up video or in-person interview with team members in the office.
- Decision: Typically made after the second round. The process generally consists of two steps
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file U.S. and international patent, copyright and trademark applications
- Prepare, finalize, and file documents at the USPTO in U.S. provisional, utility, design and PCT patent applications and foreign national stage applications (i.e., transmittals, declarations, power of attorneys, assignments, information disclosure statements, maintenance fee payments, etc.)
- Manage foreign counsel correspondence and document filings for foreign patent applications
- Manage IP docketing systems and track deadlines for filings, renewals, and responses
- Maintain attorney docket for both U.S. and foreign patent, copyright and trademark matters
- Conduct preliminary trademark searches and assist with trademark screening and clearance reviews
- Conduct ownership, lien, assignment and security interest searches for U.S. and foreign patent, copyright and trademark assets in connection with security agreements and UCC-1 filings
- Maintain accurate records of IP assets and assist with portfolio audits
- Audit and manage portfolios to ensure patent, copyright and trademark applications comply with the prosecution process, rules and regulations of applicable governmental agency
- Draft and review legal correspondence, reports, and other documents
- Prepare and finalize client correspondence
- Assist with internal review and analyzation of documents
- Support litigation or enforcement activities related to IP, as needed
- Assist with IP-related agreements (e.g., NDAs, POAs, licensing, and assignments)
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys
Requirements:
- Minimum of four (4) years of IP paralegal experience in a law firm
- One of the following criteria is strongly preferred: (1) Bachelor's degree; (2) Paralegal certificate or Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies; or (3) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation
- Familiarity with USPTO and international IP filing procedures
- Proficiency with IP docketing software
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year Search managed by: Jamie Stone Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled