Kinney & Lange, P.A. - Minneapolis, MN
posted 5 months ago
Kinney & Lange, P.A., an established full-service intellectual property (IP) law firm located in downtown Minneapolis, is seeking a Patent Legal Assistant to join their team. This position is crucial for supporting the firm's patent law practice and involves a variety of tasks that require attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. The Patent Legal Assistant will be responsible for preparing documents from forms and templates based on materials provided by clients and attorneys, including patent and trademark application documents for filing. In this role, the assistant will organize and upload documents for e-filing with various patent and trademark offices, ensuring that all submissions are accurate and timely. The position also involves reviewing Office Actions and other communications from patent and trademark offices, preparing response templates for attorney completion, and corresponding with clients regarding the status of applications and other matters. The assistant will coordinate the transmittal of documents needing signatures, monitor attorney dockets for approaching due dates, and maintain precise follow-ups and reminders. Additionally, the Patent Legal Assistant will prepare Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, which includes obtaining copies of patents and articles for submission. The role requires the development and documentation of client procedures and best practices, as well as maintaining electronic files and performing miscellaneous typing, copying, and clerical tasks as needed. This position is ideal for candidates who thrive in a professional, team-oriented, and fast-paced environment, and who possess strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities.