Patent & Trademark Paralegal I

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and file documents with the USPTO, including responses to Office Actions, Restriction Requirements, Notices of Allowance, Terminal Disclaimers, Information Disclosure Statements, Requests for Correction, Assignments, and Declarations under the direction of a more senior paralegal or attorney.
• Prepare Inventor Assignment of Rights and Declaration documents and obtain inventor signatures, notarized as required, and file with the U.S. Patent Office; assist with document legalization procedures as directed by a more senior paralegal.
• Catalog prior art documents cited in US and foreign patent applications, determine with patent counsel the relevance to related applications and previously cited prior art, and prepare cross-citations in related US applications and certain foreign applications, under the direction of a more senior paralegal or attorney.
• Prepare documents and instruction letters for patent filings and patent prosecution in foreign countries, and following up with Foreign Associates, under the direction of a more senior paralegal or attorney.
• Regularly monitor US Patent office web site for status of Omeros patent applications.
• Process incoming patent and trademark documents, correspondence, and original Letters Patent, including maintaining and archiving onsite files.
• Maintain and conduct internet searches for potential trademark infringement.
• Process trademark watch service reports.
• Aid more senior paralegals in processing invoices.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college
• Two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred qualification: Registered notary (can be obtained after hire)

Behavioral Competencies Required

• Excellent writing and verbal skills and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively
• Proficient with software applications including Acrobat, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Previous experience with CPi a plus, but not required
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers and subordinates
• Must have integrity
• Must display strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve quality
• Excellent research skills, be organized and efficient, and handle multiple priorities effectively

Compensation and Benefits

Omeros is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to support the lives of our employees and their families. The wage scale for this role is $38.00 /hour to $45.00 /hour. Salaries will be determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. This position is eligible for incentive and stock options.

To learn more about Omeros, please visit www.omeros.com.

Omeros is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.