Ip Paralegal Iii

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IP Paralegal III
Responsibilities: Monitors progress of patent cases and patent attorney/agent dockets through use of USPTO Private PAIR, IP Management Software and Document Management System and seeks to reconcile any noted discrepancies. Reviews patent application files to check for compliance with USPTO requirements and BMS department standards takes initiative to resolve discrepancies. Reviews correspondence received from U.S. outside counsel law firms and expertly liaises with agents to ensure they are in compliance with BMS processes and procedures and USPTO rules and provides them with instructions and guidance in order to meet compliance. Independently draft and prepare simple to moderately complex patent legal documents for submission to the USPTO including (but not limited to) patent applications, figures, sequence listings, amendments, information disclosure statements, office action responses, requests for continued examination, notices of appeal, reply briefs, Allowance Checklists, Allowed Claims, issue fee payments, etc. Identifies patent legal issues and/or problems based on knowledge of PTO procedures and suggests and/or takes initiative to resolve. Performs Patent Term Adjustment review and analysis and delivery of analysis summary to patent attorney/agent and independently drafts petitions for PTA reconsideration. Participates in best practice group meetings in order to provide input and feedback to promote consistent administrative procedures. Liaises with docketing group by providing guidance on USPTO prosecution as it pertains to deadlines and workflows that impact the paralegal group. Sets own standards of high performance and works to exceed standards; takes initiative to expand own knowledge of PTO rules. Assists with onboarding and mentoring legal assistants and paralegals.

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