Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Cozen O'Connor Corporation • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Cozen O’Connor is seeking a Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal with 10+ years of experience managing global IP patent portfolios.

Requirements

• Proficient in PCT strategy, Paris Convention filings, national phase entries, EP validations
• Proficient with multi-jurisdictional docketing and double docketing procedures
• Ability to collaborate with attorneys, clients, inventors, and foreign associates worldwide in patent procurement
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to deadlines
• Prompt and clear communications
• Experience with foreign patent prosecution (PCT, Paris Convention, National Phase, EP Validation), including docketing, deadline management and maintaining true double docket
• Experience with cross-border communication and foreign associate coordination
• Proficient in legal writing and reporting
• Data accuracy audits and bibliographic corrections
• Research and monitoring experience (Legal, Procedural, Technical, Ownership)
• Annuity/maintenance fee tracking experience
• Expertise in client, inventor and vendor communication
• Experience tracking fees/costs and payments

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of foreign patent procurement, including PCT, Paris Convention, national phase entries, and EP validations, from filing through grant
• Prepare and file PCT Request forms, assignments, formal drawings, and related documentation
• Coordinate with foreign associates worldwide on costs, prosecution strategy, and jurisdiction-specific requirements
• Track and process annuities and maintenance fees, including payments and confirmations
• Review foreign Office Actions and prepare detailed reporting packages for attorneys and clients
• Conduct data audits, correct bibliographic errors, update status flows, and maintain accuracy across multiple docketing systems
• Create templates, checklists, and workflow tools to improve efficiency and reduce errors
• Communicate with inventors regarding signatures, declarations, formalities, and application status
• Maintain 1,500 billable hours annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed