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Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a detail-oriented and highly experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal to join a corporate law firm. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in patent law and a passion for supporting innovation through meticulous legal work. The opportunity is full-time, direct-hire, and fully on-site in Uptown Dallas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file U.S. and international patent, copyright, and trademark applications
- Draft and submit documents to the USPTO for provisional, utility, design, PCT, and foreign national stage patent applications (e.g., transmittals, declarations, POAs, assignments, IDSs, maintenance fees)
- Coordinate with foreign counsel on filings and correspondence for international patent matters
- Manage IP docketing systems and track critical deadlines for filings, renewals, and office actions
- Maintain attorney dockets for U.S. and foreign IP matters
- Conduct preliminary trademark searches and assist with clearance reviews
- Perform ownership, lien, assignment, and security interest searches for IP assets
- Maintain accurate records of IP assets and assist with portfolio audits
- Ensure compliance with prosecution processes and regulations across jurisdictions
- Draft and review legal correspondence, reports, and client communications
- Support IP litigation and enforcement activities as needed
- Assist with IP-related agreements (NDAs, licensing, assignments, POAs)
- Provide general administrative support to attorneys
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of IP paralegal experience in a law firm
- Patent experience is required
- Familiarity with USPTO and international IP filing procedures
- Proficiency with IP docketing software
If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have hands-on experience with U.S. and international patent filings, we want to hear from you.
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