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LHH Recruitment Solutions

Patent & Trademark Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions, Seattle, WA, United States


Job Title: Patent & Trademark Paralegal
Location: Seattle, Washington
Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days in-office/2 remote after 90-day training period
Salary: $75,000-$95,000 DOE
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description:
LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Patent & Trademark Paralegal to join our client's IP team in their Seattle, Washington office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of paralegal experience in intellectual property, possess strong initiative, excellent prioritization skills, and outstanding interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and file patent and trademark applications, assignments, and responses to office actions with the USPTO
  • Conduct thorough trademark searches and prepare detailed analysis reports for clients.
  • Monitor and manage deadlines for patents and trademarks using CPI database
  • Oversee client portfolios for patents and trademarks, collaborating with foreign associates on international filings and maintenance
  • Handle the intake and organization of newly acquired patent and trademark portfolios
  • Coordinate with international counsel on patent and trademark matters, ensuring timely communication of attorney instructions and processing payments for services
Qualifications:
  • Advanced knowledge of the USPTO Electronic Filing System and prior experience handling IP dockets
  • Skilled in researching and tracking patents and trademarks through specialized databases
  • Experienced in managing the iterative process of IP applications, including coordinating client materials and responses to additional requests
  • Proficient with various software systems, including Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), web browsers (Chrome, Firefox), and legal tools like CPI, iManage, and Chrome River
  • Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate preferred
  • A minimum of 8 years of prior experience in intellectual property, trademark, and/or patent law


Benefits:
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability. Life and AD&D insurance, HSA, and 401K plan. The medical insurance provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Additionally, they offer paid time off and a discretionary bonus.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

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