Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

A respected national law firm is seeking a Patent Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property team in Denver, Minneapolis, or Salt Lake City. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and clients on domestic and international patent prosecution matters while managing complex patent portfolios in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a patent paralegal who enjoys docket management, portfolio administration, client interaction, and supporting sophisticated intellectual property practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain U.S. and foreign patent prosecution dockets and monitor critical deadlines.
• Coordinate patent prosecution workflows to ensure timely completion of filings and client deliverables.
• Draft patent prosecution correspondence and communications for attorney review.
• Assist with preparation and filing of patent applications, responses, formalities documents, appeals, and post-allowance submissions before the USPTO.
• Communicate with clients regarding routine patent prosecution matters and portfolio updates.
• Coordinate with foreign associates and local counsel on international patent matters.
• Maintain patent files and portfolio records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with filing requirements.
• Create and manage Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) databases and related tracking systems.
• Monitor application status through USPTO systems and retrieve prosecution documents as needed.
• Conduct country-specific filing and procedural research for international patent matters.
• Support patent due diligence and portfolio review projects.
• Assist with workflow coordination, work allocation, and status reporting across client portfolios.

• 2+ years of patent prosecution paralegal experience.
• Experience managing patent dockets and USPTO filings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and deadline-management skills.
• Familiarity with patent docketing systems; Foundation IP experience is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Additional support programs, including flexible spending accounts, adoption assistance, and backup care benefits.