Intellectual Property Paralegal - In-House, North Houston Location

Our client, an oilfield services company has an immediate opening for an experienced IP paralegal.  Responsibilities will be to support Division IP Counsel by:  1) Directing the administrative aspects of the prosecution of patents and trademarks; 2) Managing database system for the maintenance of Patents and Trademarks for team's companies; 3) Scheduling the filing of patents and trademarks, and responses to office actions; 4) Preparing needed documentation and communicate with US and non-US counsel as well as division technical representatives in the filing and prosecution of worldwide patents and trademarks; 5) Performing and analyzing computer database patent and trademark searches; 6) Managing and implementing patent and trademark docket actions; 7) Assuming responsibility of compliance with deadline dates; 8) Developing and amending division patent and trademark portfolios as required; 9) Preparing patent committee meeting agendas; obtain, assemble and distribute meeting materials; attending these meetings and completing meeting action items; 10) Reviewing, drafting, and filing worldwide trademark applications; and 11) Performing additional duties as necessary.  Knowledge of legal terminology and processes specifically relating to intellectual property and strong PC skills are required with the capacity and interest to master new PC software and applications; excellent written and oral communication skills; must be detail-oriented; must have the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment; possess excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated commitment to internal and external customer service required; must be very motivated, a "self-starter", and able to work with minimal supervision; must be able to multi-task, with the ability to handle competing and changing priorities; solid time-management skills; and presentation skills.  Qualified Candidates must have 3 + years of paralegal experience. Bachelor's degree preferred. ABA-approved Paralegal Certification required.  Experience supporting intellectual property operations in a Corporate environment highly preferred. Please send resume in MS WORD format to resumes@providusgroup.com and reference job #4225.

 

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