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Foreign Filing Legal Assistant - A National law firm is currently seeking a Foreign Filing Legal Assistant to assist their Intellectual Property Department. This position is responsible for processing new foreign patent applications worldwide (EPC, PCT, National and non convention cases). Candidate must remain current regarding foreign filing requirements, tax laws, renewal data, and expiration data. Duties include: preparing and reviewing correspondence from foreign associates and to clients and associates regarding new applications, formal requirements, and filing details; responsible for certification/legalization of formal legal documents; preparing patent documents, acceptance notices, filing reports; ordering formal drawings and certified copies from USPTO; process formal documents to foreign associates; maintain foreign filing docket as necessary for work assignments. Requirements for this position: 3+ years of current/recent foreign filing/ IP experience, 3+ years of foreign patent experience, US patent filing a definite plus, 2 years of college preferred, strong communication skills, docketing software preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. This firm offers excellent benefits, compensation and growth opportunities.
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