Our Client is seeking a Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal with at least 5 years of foreign filing experience in all aspects of PCT and foreign patent prosecution applications, including filing, formalities, annuities, researching and reporting, cost estimating, and maintenance of a docket. Successful candidates must have knowledge of PCT and foreign patent rules and procedures; excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills; and be detail-oriented. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed. Our Client offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries. This is an in-office position and it will be located in the Washington, DC office.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage foreign patent applications for clients with attorney supervision;
• Prepare correspondence related to foreign patent applications to clients and foreign associates;
• Prepare conversion deadline letters to the client and prepare cost estimates;
• Prepare PCT International Applications and process PCT Forms from WIPO and report to clients;
• Prepare National Applications and PCT National Phase applications for forwarding to foreign associates, monitor applications and report to clients;
• Prepare formality documents and obtain legalized documents for filing in foreign Patent Offices;
• Process Letters Patent documents and report to clients;
• Work with annuity service to pay client patent renewals; and
• Managing and clearing a daily and personal docket.

Our Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.