IP Patent Paralegal

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🕒 May 1

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💼 Paralegal

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Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C.

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

🤝 B2B

🔬 Science

B2B • Science

Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P. C. is a Washington, D. C. metro-area intellectual property law firm founded in 2006 that provides patent, trademark, and copyright services to domestic and international clients. The firm combines legal, engineering, and scientific expertise—many attorneys have technical backgrounds and prior USPTO examiner experience—to deliver tailored, efficient, and cost‑effective IP strategies for corporations, mid-sized businesses, start-ups, and universities. Multilingual capabilities and proximity to the USPTO support timely global IP prosecution and counseling.

📋 Description

• Proactively managing docketing, client correspondence, and billing from application filing through issuance. • Assisting in the preparation of patent applications, including proofreading and compiling the necessary documentation and signatures. • Preparing patent prosecution documents for e-filing with the USPTO and ePCT. • Maintaining accurate and organized electronic records, including tracking patent application status and deliverables. • Coordinating with foreign associates and external vendors to obtain foreign filing licenses, priority documents, and formal drawings. • Contributing to ongoing firm processes and team coverage scenarios. • Conducting client correspondence, billing, and status checks, while ensuring compliance with USPTO and MG IP procedures. • Assisting with additional paralegal or administrative projects as needed. • Reviewing EFS and EPAS receipts and updating docketing records. • Verifying completeness and compliance of USPTO filings. • Conducting status checks and reviewing Private PAIR correspondence notifications. • Processing incoming mail and email from clients, foreign associates, and the USPTO. • Opening new matters, preparing reports, maintaining spreadsheets, and supporting general patent-prosecution administrative tasks.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of IP experience preferred. • Strong organizational, writing, and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to work independently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. • Must be computer savvy with the ability to navigate and utilize various software applications and digital tools efficiently. • Experience with Asana is a plus. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is a plus. • Experience utilizing patent docketing software; CTS is preferred. • Familiarity with USPTO and WIPO platforms, including Patent Center and ePCT. • Ability to lift and carry at least 20 lbs. • High school diploma or GED required; college degree is a plus.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package • Casual yet professional environment