Paralegal Patent Prosecution

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Paralegal, Patent Prosecution

Responsibilities: Maintain an independent docket of tasks to be handled by the paralegal; independently draft and/or prepare simple to moderately complex legal documents including "shell" amendments (requests for continued examination, notices to file missing parts, certificates of correction) and prepare applications and other documents for filing. Review notice of allowance and file history; prepare documents for internal review, including the preparation of allowed claims and payment of issue fee. Independently draft and/or prepare responses to ex-US patent prosecution agents including, responding to requests for prior art disclosure and Form 3 requests during prosecution in Israel and India. Electronically file documents, including amendments and other responses, calculate and pay necessary fees using the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web) and/or Patent Center. Proofread granted patents, with particular attention to the granted claims and application data and prepare certificates of correction where necessary. Calculate patent term adjustment (PTA) using electronic tools. Monitor the progress of patent applications and patent attorney dockets. Correspond with inventors, outside counsel and foreign agents. Ensure electronic prosecution documents are properly named and saved in the IP Group's document management system. Review contents of patent application files to check for compliance with USPTO requirements and departmental standards and best practices. Assist attorneys on patent-related projects including due diligence and acquisitions/divestures. Effectively liaise with patent attorneys, filing specialists, docketing staff, and administrative associates, as appropriate

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Merck & Co., Inc
126 E Lncoln Ave Bldg 125
Rahway
New Jersey
United States 07065-4646
Website : http://www.merck.com