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Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Office Washington, DC
Practice Area Patent Prosecution
Date Posted Jun 06, 2025
Application Deadline Aug 01, 2025
Washington, DC Office
Rothwell Figg is seeking a Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal with at least 5 years of foreign filing experience in all aspects of PCT and foreign patent prosecution applications, including filing, formalities, annuities, researching and reporting, cost estimating, and maintenance of a docket.  Successful candidates must have knowledge of PCT and foreign patent rules and procedures; excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills; and detail oriented.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.  This position requires flexibility to work overtime as needed.  Rothwell Figg offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent benefits, and competitive salaries.  This is an in-office position located in the Washington, DC office with hybrid remote work flexibility.
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Manage foreign patent applications for clients with attorney supervision;
  • Prepare correspondence related to foreign patent applications to clients and Foreign associates;
  • Prepare conversion deadline letters to client and prepare cost estimates;
  • Prepare and file PCT International Applications and process PCT Forms from WIPO and report to clients;
  • Prepare National Applications and PCT National Phase applications for forwarding to Foreign Associates, monitor applications and report to clients;
  • Prepare formality documents and obtain legalized documents for filing in foreign Patent Offices;
  • Process Letters Patent documents and report to clients;
  • Work with annuity service to pay client patent renewal; and
  • Managing and clearing a daily and personal docket.
 
Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000
 
Rothwell Figg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.