Status: Full-Time; FLSA – Non-Exempt

Leason Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced patent paralegal to join our dynamic patent team and talented group of intellectual property professionals! Must have a college degree and significant experience with patent prosecution work. Required experience includes patent prosecution — U.S. portfolios, applications, dockets and preparing USPTO and client correspondence.

The successful candidate must have the demonstrated ability to:

• Assist in all phases of domestic patent prosecution
• Support multiple patent attorneys, as well as internal and external clients
• Prioritize and manage a full workload with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Work both independently and in collaboration with other paralegals and attorneys
• Articulate clearly and effectively in verbal and written communications with a strong focus on accuracy and proper grammar usage
• Comprehend and follow through with instructions, as well as ask well thought out questions when clarity is needed

Specific duties include:

• Prepare and file USPTO forms for all phases of domestic patent prosecution.
• Prepare and file assignment documents with the USPTO.
• Client correspondence regarding all phases of domestic patent prosecution including following up on deadlines, obtaining signed documents, and preparing reports.
• Prepare and file PCT applications and handle all phases of PCT prosecution including payment of fees, responding to defects and filing article 19/34 Amendments.
• Complete and attend to execution of Powers of Attorney.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Experience with domestic patent prosecution and USPTO forms, database, and website.
• Strong writing skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize workload.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel.
• Exposure to IP docketing software is a plus.

Please submit resume and cover letter (detailing relevant experience and desired compensation range) to careers@leasonellis.com.

Leason Ellis is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a dynamic, diverse and “remote flexible” work environment.

Only direct submissions from candidates will be accepted. No unsolicited resumes from third party agencies or recruiters, please. Thank you.

Status: Full-Time; FLSA – Non-Exempt

Leason Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Foreign Patent Docket Clerk to join our dynamic patent team! Must have a college degree and significant experience with foreign patent prosecution and docketing. Required experience includes extensive knowledge of foreign patent prosecution — foreign patent portfolios, correspondence and dockets.

The successful candidate must have the demonstrated ability to:

• Utilize patent prosecution docket software and related systems.
• Assist with and have extensive knowledge in all phases of foreign patent prosecution.
• Prioritize multiple deadlines and successfully to manage a full workload with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work both independently and in collaboration with other docket clerks, paralegals and attorneys.
• Comprehend and follow through with instructions, as well as ask well thought out questions when clarity is needed.

Specific duties include:

• Manage and process incoming foreign correspondence and docket associated deadlines.
• Review foreign docket reports; follow up with attorneys and paralegals and close out completed actions in the docketing software.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
• Extensive experience with foreign patent prosecution, and foreign patent databases and websites.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize workload.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel.
• Experience with intellectual property docketing software (Pattsy Wave is a plus)
Leason Ellis is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
Only direct submissions from candidates will be accepted. No unsolicited resumes from third party agencies or recruiters, please. Thank you.