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TAD PGS, Inc. Intellectual Property Paralegal in Laurel, Maryland
We have an outstanding Contract position for anIntellectual Property Paralegalto join a leading Company located in theLaurel, MDsurrounding area.
* US Citizenship is required.*
* Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. *
Please click on this link if you have any questions on how to obtain a clearance:
https://www.tadpgs.com/obtain_security_clearance
Job Responsibilities:
Provide support to ensure the effective operation of the IP section and other parts of OGC.
Process incoming IP disclosures for input into the Laboratory's IP database.
Prepare outgoing forms and correspondence for attorney signature.
Review and route incoming correspondence from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Prepare USPTO correspondence for filing by a patent attorney.
Maintain due dates for patent cases in the Laboratory's IP docketing system.
Coordinate with other parts of the Laboratory.
Monitor a list of tasks related to IP work.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Have completed a high school education or equivalent.
Have experience working with IP matters.
Have a working knowledge of USPTO filing systems.
Have experience with a patent docketing system.
Have knowledge of US patent prosecution and maintenance.
Possesses strong organizational skills.
Have a working knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Possess strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
Have completed an Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Have at least three years of experience as an IP paralegal, preferably with patent preparation and prosecution matters.
Have a working knowledge of databases such as Wellspring's Sophia and Computer Packages Inc. (CPI).
Have knowledge of research and development in a government contracting setting.
Are qualified, or have the ability to become qualified, as a notary public.
TAD PGS, Inc.is a Global Fortune 500 company with worldwide revenue of over $27 billion and more than 50 years of government contracting experience. We specialize in supporting U.S. Government Agencies and their prime vendors by delivering a full range of recruitment and workforce solutions. As part of the Adecco family, we have access to over 2.5 million active candidates supporting hundreds of locations across North America. On any given day, we have more than 70,000 professionals working at client sites across the United States.
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