US Patent Paralegal

Lathrop GPM • Minneapolis, MN • 1h ago

US Patent Paralegal

Minneapolis, MN; Kansas City, MO

Description

Lathrop GPM, one of the nation's leading law firms, has an immediate opening for a US Patent

Paralegal, assisting the attorneys and staff in all phases of patent prosecution and docket management for assigned client portfolios. They will regularly correspond with clients, review and manage files, and understand docket deadlines and action needed. This position will report directly to the Supervisor - US Patent Filing & Prosecution and will work closely with the IP attorneys and staff.

Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Overland Park, St. Cloud, St. Louis, San Jose, Redwood Shores and Washington, D.C. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable, hybrid working environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Annual billable hour goal of 1,200 hours

· Maintain assigned client portfolios, including all filings and correspondence for U.S. patent prosecution.

· Responsible for preparation and filing of U.S. Provisional, non-Provisional, U.S. 371 National Stage, and Track 1 patent applications along with all required formality documents.

· Responsible for preparation and filing of all prosecution documents with the USPTO.

· Responsible for preparation and filing of non-substantive prosecution documents (pre-exam responses, Request to Correct Inventorship, etc.) with the USPTO.

· Review of incoming USPTO correspondence

· Communicate directly with clients regarding routine or procedural patent prosecution events.

· Maintain the integrity of electronic data relating to clients' intellectual property in accordance with firm policy and procedures.

· Management of all clients (U.S.) filing deadlines, including following-up on deadlines with the attorneys and working group, and proactive attention to one's docket.

· Be able to work both independently and as part of a team to best meet the client's needs.

· Provide guidance to newer IP Patent Specialists, patent agents, and technical specialists as needed.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

3-5 years of relevant experience in an IP practice, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong knowledge of all phases of the U.S. patent process, from filing through issuance

Proficient in Patent Center

Familiarity with the MPEP and ability to locate relevant patent law information when requested by attorneys

Familiarity with docketing software

Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate desired

Successful candidate will demonstrate strong skills in technology, problem-solving, time management and prioritization, customer service, listening, written and verbal communication, effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of the Firm, and managing multiple, competing, and changing priorities.

Current anticipated salary range for applicants in MN as required by applicable state laws is $75,000 - $94,000. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range. Full comprehensive benefit plan including health care, retirement plan and paid days off, including PTO, parental leave, and short/long term disability.

The application window is anticipated to close on or after December 10, 2026.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.

Lathrop GPM LLP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment. Lathrop GPM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Lathrop GPM without prior approval from an HR Manager will be considered unsolicited and the property of Lathrop GPM.

EOE/M/F/D/V NO PHONE CALLS

LI - Hybrid

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