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Kansas City, MO, United States

Legal Staff Paralegal in Kansas City, MO

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Paralegal - IP The candidate will responsible for assisting with a full range of Patent and Trademark matters for a busy IP practice. This includes assisting with preparation, docketing, electronic filing, portfolio management and registration and maintenance of Patent and Trademark applications. Research and compile information pertaining to national and international intellectual property rights. Prepare status summary reports for attorneys and clients. Coordinate international filings with foreign law offices and/or other foreign entities. Collaborate with Docketing Team to ensure due dates for actions, including responses, renewals, oppositions, Section 8 and 15 affidavits, use affidavits, Patent Cooperation Treaty requirements, and payments of patent annuities in foreign countries are properly docketed and tracked. Assist in intellectual property-related litigation. Assist in oppositions, interferences and cancellations; draft necessary pleadings for use in these inter partes proceedings. Perform on-line searches of Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) records, industry databases and general legal research. Conduct searches for information regarding trademarks. File applications, statements of use, renewal applications, affidavits of use, and assignments. Draft responses to PTO actions and oppositions. Police client's trademarks to guard against potential infringements. Maintain foreign trademarks, which include corresponding directly with foreign associates and instructing them to search trademarks and to file applications, renewals, affidavits of use and oppositions. Obtain legalizations and certifications for filing foreign trademarks. Draft and file renewal applications and infringement letters. Research and compile information about notice requirements, longevity of enforcement, and renewal options. Attend and participate in internal CLEs. Minimum of 3 years intellectual practice paralegal experience, patent and trademark experience. Associate's degree required; Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved program preferred. Significant, substantive legal related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

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