Biotech Patent Paralegal

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Biotech Patent Paralegal

Duties: Search biotech literature . Analyze and prepare DNA and amino acid sequence listings. Convert, prepare and proofread formal drawings and descriptions of scientific data for patent applications. Prepare case charts and docket reports. Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Prepare disclosures of information for submission with foreign patent offices and coordinate with foreign associates. Effectively organize references in connection with patent portfolios into prior art databases and routinely maintain these databases and maintain electronic archive of prior art. Correspond with clients and work with firm’s library department to collect materials needed in connection with duty of disclosure. Manage attorney and client dockets relating to the duty of disclosure in U.S. and foreign jurisdictions and meet regularly with attorneys. Develop and maintain knowledge of patent office rules and procedures in connection with U.S. and foreign duty of disclosure and other areas of patent prosecution. Review office actions from U.S. and foreign patent offices for cited references. Review patent files for prior art before payment of issue fee and upon intake into the firm. Perform additional patent prosecution related projects as requested.

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Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.
600 Atlantic Avenue
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02210-2206
Website : http://www.wolfgreenfield.com