Patent Paralegal II

Job Description

Patent Paralegal II | Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, available in all U.S. Office locations. Finnegan is a powerhouse of innovation and strategy growth, priding itself on providing top-tier intellectual property services globally. This role is crucial for assisting the IP Operations team with essential administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of patent applications and related documentation. The firm values relationships with clients and internal team members, fostering an environment where professionals can build long-term careers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, All U.S. Office locations
• Pay: $70000–$95000 yearly
• Team: IP Operations team
• Mission: This person ensures accurate and timely administrative support for patent application filings, managing deadlines and drafting necessary correspondence.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Zoom, USPTO website, firm systems and databases

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage USPTO Correspondence: Prepares and files responses to USPTO notices, office actions, information disclosure statements, issue fees, and publication fees.
• Conduct Document Review: Reviews patent application files to accurately prepare Information Disclosure Statements for both U.S. and international applications.
• Support Attorney Drafting: Drafts shell amendments that attorneys utilize to prepare proposed responses to outstanding office actions.
• Maintain Data Integrity: Performs accurate database input and ongoing maintenance, including the calculation of Patent Term Adjustments.
• Guide Junior Staff: Mentors, trains, and provides essential guidance and acts as a resource for Patent Paralegal Is and other staff members.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Mid-level professional with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and core domain knowledge in patent prosecution.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of patent prosecution experience in a professional services or law firm environment; OR, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of five years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm environment.
• Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of international and USPTO patent law rules and procedures, experience with Electronic Filing USPTO procedures, and advanced research skills using various tools including the Internet and government websites.