Description

　　Paralegals with at least two (2) years of US Patent Prosecution experience are invited to apply for an exciting position in Minneapolis. In this role, you will take on the crucial responsibility of managing U.S. and foreign patent prosecution dockets. Your duties will include ensuring deadlines are met, drafting correspondence, and completing tasks with precision. Paralegals should expect, in this position, to work once a week in-office.

　　Major responsibilities

　　Interact with clients under attorney supervision regarding regular or procedural patent prosecution events.

　　Help attorneys oversee U.S. and global patent portfolios, ensuring precision in patent files and comprehension of docket deadlines.

　　Create diverse patent prosecution documents for new applications, formalities, examination, patent appeals, and post-allowance actions, subject to attorney review.

　　Convey attorney instructions to local counsel for international patent matters and prepare additional documentation.

　　Establish, track, and manage the U.S. information disclosure statement database within the IP docket management system.

　　Requirements

　　2 years, minimum of experience working in patent prosecution

　　Working knowledge of IP Docketing programs, document management programs and Microsoft Office Suite

　　Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate

　　Prior experience working in a remote setting, a plus

　　Robert Half represents many clients with similar hiring needs. Please apply if you are interested in this position or any similar! If you meet a majority of the requirements for this position, it's likely that you'll meet requirements for other clients as well. An application puts you in a position to meet with one of our recruiters to discuss how your qualifications align with this and potentially other opportunities that we are aware of. We are here to connect great talent to great employers!

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　　Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

　　Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

　　All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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