Part-Time Paralegal – Patent Trademark Prosecution

pbJob Title/b: Part-Time Paralegal #8211; Patent amp; Trademark Prosecution/ppbLocation/b: Remote/ppbPosition Type/b: Part-Time (10#8211;25 hours/week)/ppbReports To/b: Firm Attorneys/phr align="center" size="0" width="100%"h3About the Role/h3pRock IP, PLLC is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented#160;bPart-Time Paralegal/b#160;to support our growing intellectual property practice. This fully remote role requires direct experience with#160;iuboth/u/i#160;patent#160;iuand/u/i#160;trademark prosecution. The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-motivated professional capable of managing a diverse docket across multiple jurisdictions with minimal supervision./phr align="center" size="0" width="100%"h3Key Responsibilities/h3pbPatent Prosecution/b:/pul type="disc"liWork with attorneys to prepare and file U.S. and PCT patent applications using Patent Center and ePCT./liliAssist in preparing and filing responses to U.S. Patent Office Actions under attorney supervision./liliPrepare Application Data Sheets (ADSs) and coordinate with outside vendors for preparation of formal patent drawings./liliPrepare and file Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs), assignments, declarations, and other formal documents using Patent Center and Assignment Center./liliProactively monitor all patent prosecution deadlines, including office action responses, filings, allowances, and maintenance fee deadlines; coordinate client reminders, track instructions, and manage responses./liliDraft and send client reporting correspondence for all official patent communications, including filings, office actions, Notices of Allowance, grants, and maintenance events./li/ulpbTrademark Prosecution/b:/pul type="disc"liConduct preliminary trademark clearance searches and summarize findings for attorney review./liliPrepare and file U.S. trademark applications through Trademark Center and Madrid Protocol applications through WIPO#8217;s Madrid e-Filing system./liliAssist in preparing and filing responses to U.S. Trademark Office Actions under attorney supervision./liliAssist in gathering and reviewing trademark specimens and preparing post-registration maintenance filings, including post-registration declarations./liliTrack and report trademark renewal and maintenance deadlines for U.S. and international registrations./li/ulpbGeneral IP Support/b:/pul type="disc"liCoordinate foreign patent and trademark filings with foreign associates and maintain accurate records of correspondence and filings./liliMonitor and manage prosecution dockets, deadlines, and client communications./liliMaintain organized IP records, update docketing systems promptly, and prepare accurate billing entries./liliProvide administrative support including client reporting, document management, and communication tracking./liliAssist with client intake and new matter setup, including collecting onboarding information and entering IP data into the docketing system./li/ulhr align="center" size="0" width="100%"h3Qualifications/h3ul type="disc"liMinimum#160;b3 years of experience/b#160;supporting patent and trademark prosecution matters./liliProficiency with#160;bUSPTO systems/b#160;(Patent Center, Trademark Center, Assignment Center) and#160;binternational filing systems/b#160;(ePCT, WIPO#8217;s Madrid e-Filing, and/or EPO online services)./liliExperience with#160;bIP docketing software/b#160;(e.g., AppColl, Anaqua, or Foundation IP)./liliExcellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail./liliStrong written and verbal communication skills./liliParalegal certificate preferred; bachelor#8217;s degree a plus./liliAvailability to work#160;b10#8211;25 hours per week/b#160;with flexibility for remote collaboration./li/ulhr align="center" size="0" width="100%"h3Preferred Traits/h3ul type="disc"liHighly organized with a proactive, deadline-driven approach./liliAble to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, virtual environment./liliPrior experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department preferred./li/ul pbJob Title/b: Part-Time Paralegal #8211; Patent amp; Trademark Prosecution/ppbLocation/b: Remote/ppbPosition Type/b: Part-Time (10#8211;25 hours/week)/ppbReports To/b: Firm Attorneys/phr align="center" size="0" width="100%"h3About the Role/h3pRock IP, PLLC is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented#160;bPart-Time Paralegal/b#160;to support our growing intellectual property practice. This fully remote role requires direct experience with#160;iuboth/u/i#160;patent#160;iuand/u/i#160;trademark prosecution. The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-motivated professional capable of managing a diverse docket across multiple jurisdictions with minimal supervision./phr align="center" size="0" width="100%"h3Key Responsibilities/h3pbPatent Prosecution/b:/pul type="disc"liWork with attorneys to prepare and file U.S. and PCT patent applications using Patent Center and ePCT./liliAssist in preparing and filing responses to U.S. Patent Office Actions under attorney supervision./liliPrepare Application Data Sheets (ADSs) and coordinate with outside vendors for preparation of formal patent drawings./liliPrepare and file Information Disclosure Statements (IDSs), assignments, declarations, and other formal documents using Patent Center and Assignment Center./liliProactively monitor all patent prosecution deadlines, including office action responses, filings, allowances, and maintenance fee deadlines; coordinate client reminders, track instructions, and manage responses./liliDraft and send client reporting correspondence for all official patent communications, including filings, office actions, Notices of Allowance, grants, and maintenance events./li/ulpbTrademark Prosecution/b:/pul type="disc"liConduct preliminary trademark clearance searches and summarize findings for attorney review./liliPrepare and file U.S. trademark applications through Trademark Center and Madrid Protocol applications through WIPO#8217;s Madrid e-Filing system./liliAssist in preparing and filing responses to U.S. Trademark Office Actions under attorney supervision./liliAssist in gathering and reviewing trademark specimens and preparing post-registration maintenance filings, including post-registration declarations./liliTrack and report trademark renewal and maintenance deadlines for U.S. and international registrations./li/ulpbGeneral IP Support/b:/pul type="disc"liCoordinate foreign patent and trademark filings with foreign associates and maintain accurate records of correspondence and filings./liliMonitor and manage prosecution dockets, deadlines, and client communications./liliMaintain organized IP records, update docketing systems promptly, and prepare accurate billing entries./liliProvide administrative support including client reporting, document management, and communication tracking./liliAssist with client intake and new matter setup, including collecting onboarding information and entering IP data into the docketing system./li/ulhr align="center" size="0" width="100%"h3Qualifications/h3ul type="disc"liMinimum#160;b3 years of experience/b#160;supporting patent and trademark prosecution matters./liliProficiency with#160;bUSPTO systems/b#160;(Patent Center, Trademark Center, Assignment Center) and#160;binternational filing systems/b#160;(ePCT, WIPO#8217;s Madrid e-Filing, and/or EPO online services)./liliExperience with#160;bIP docketing software/b#160;(e.g., AppColl, Anaqua, or Foundation IP)./liliExcellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail./liliStrong written and verbal communication skills./liliParalegal certificate preferred; bachelor#8217;s degree a plus./liliAvailability to work#160;b10#8211;25 hours per week/b#160;with flexibility for remote collaboration./li/ulhr align="center" size="0" width="100%"h3Preferred Traits/h3ul type="disc"liHighly organized with a proactive, deadline-driven approach./liliAble to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, virtual environment./liliPrior experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department preferred./li/ul Apply Job! 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