Patent Paralegal

We are a well-known, prestigious international technology company with a global hub office in Dublin, Ireland. We are looking for an experienced Patent Paralegal to join our European patent group and protect rights to our innovations. This job is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days a week (usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays) in the office.

Responsibilities

• Review patent correspondence and extract relevant information
• Initiate filing of EP and PCT applications, including preparing complex legal documents for such patent filings & ensuring legal requirements are met for filings
• Deal with formal requirements such as preparing and filing of subsequent documents with the European Patent Office (EPO)
• Maintain records related to the prosecution of patent applications, including tracking case status, preparing responses, & managing communications ensuring accuracy
• Support special projects related to our worldwide patent portfolio
• Work collaboratively and positively providing comprehensive and professional paralegal support with internal patent attorneys, patent agents, and international law firms utilizing in-depth knowledge of foreign patent rules and requirements
• Actively establish strong working relationships, freely share information, and collaborate with IP and Legal department personnel in Ireland and worldwide
• Update policies and procedures to accommodate changes in internal accounts and legal considerations
• Ensure compliance with patent handling procedures
• Provide other support services such as preparing reports and presentations, and providing backup to other Patent Paralegals and docketing personnel
• Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork through willingness to attend evening meetings 1 day a week to coordinate with teammates across time zones
• Benefit from the company's commitment to supporting their employees with professional development

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar role
• CIPA IP Paralegal qualification is highly desirable. Previous experience as a Patent Paralegal or a background in Intellectual Property patent prosecution would be an advantage
• Extensive experience with and knowledge of EPO applications, such as EPO Online Account, CMS, EPO filing software, EPO Mailbox
• Experience with Anaqua or other docketing systems is a plus
• Patent research skills are desirable, including working knowledge of online research tools in PAIR, Espacenet, PATENTSCOPE, and other foreign patent office databases
• The ability and willingness to learn new software applications
• Excellent work ethic, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity
• Strong desire and flexibility to work with an international team in other time zones
• Adaptable, open-minded, and efficiency-oriented
• Extremely organised, eye for detail and ability to efficiently manage workload & prioritise
• Collaborative, with willingness to share information and facilitate others' success, team-oriented mindset
• Confidence to diplomatically share contrasting opinions and ability to productively disagree with colleagues to find the best solution to improve processes