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Intellectual Property (Patents & Trademark) Paralegal

Chicago, IL ยท Legal
An Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal position is available in the Chicago office of a client, focusing on both Patent and Trademark matters. This full-time role offers hybrid work options post-onboarding. Key responsibilities include assisting attorneys with various IP matters like patents, trademarks, copyrights, and IP licenses, managing patent annuity and maintenance fee payments, and overseeing IP docketing staff. The paralegal will prepare and file applications and related documents with the USPTO and Copyright Offices, draft legal correspondence, and maintain frequent client communication.

The role also requires accurate time entry narratives to meet billable hour requirements. Qualified candidates should have over five years of experience in patent and trademark prosecution, with familiarity in using the Pattsy database or similar docketing tools. Knowledge of patent and trademark searches, preferably through CorSearch and Total Patent, is also important. Candidates should have experience with both domestic and foreign prosecutions and a strong command of Microsoft Office and PDF programs. The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000.

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