Patent Paralegal Associate Job in Gurgaon at United Lex

United Lex is hiring for the post of Patent Paralegal Associate!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Supporting the responsible patent attorneys in the preparation of prosecution work.
• Assisting in daily quality assurance review for patent filings, as well as general audits to review portfolios.
• Supporting the responsible patent attorneys on opposition/rejections matters, including, but not limited to, preparing the opposition/rejections file, updating further submissions, and uploading documents as necessary on an IP Management Software tool (FoundationIP).
• Reviewing documentation as instructed by the responsible patent attorneys.
• Supporting annuities and recorded activities.
• Supporting the management of Power of Attorney (PoAs).
• Using internal and external databases to obtain patent documentation.
• Reviewing patent docket and deadlines daily.
• Ordering documents, file histories, certified copies, etc.
• Maintaining current knowledge of IP rules and procedures.
• Tracking and managing outside counsel/vendor communications and entering relevant information in the docketing tool
• Entering the national and regional stage and associated formality requirements specific to each country.
• Analyzing issued U.S. patents for proper Patent Term Adjustment.

Requirements:

• Strong academic background
• One+ years of progressive work experience as a patent paralegal at a law firm or (preferred) in-house
• At least one year of experience using FoundationIP (preferred)
• Knowledge and experience working with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals in the legal department and business teams
• Detail-oriented with excellent judgment and analytical skills
• Able to juggle multiple tasks - dynamic, and action-orientated, which meets deadlines and makes it happen.
• Ability to work collaboratively with onsite and/or virtual global teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and related software programs