Global Patent Filing Paralegal (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

merchant gould pcAlexandria (VA)

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About the role

Merchant & Gould, a premier intellectual property law firm, seeks a Foreign Filing Paralegal. The role supports filing and prosecution of patent applications and related documents for foreign filings, with a requirement of in-office presence at least three days per week. The position emphasizes handling foreign patent files, drafting cover letters, docketing, and cost estimates, while maintaining strong client and attorney communications in a hybrid work setting.

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