Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Cozen O’Connor is seeking a Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal with 10+ years of experience managing global IP patent portfolios. Manage full lifecycle of foreign patent procurement, including PCT, Paris Convention, national phase entries, and EP validations, from filing through grant Prepare and file PCT Request forms, assignments, formal drawings, and related documentation Coordinate with foreign associates worldwide on costs, prosecution strategy, and jurisdiction-specific requirements Track and process annuities and maintenance fees, including payments and confirmations Review foreign Office Actions and prepare detailed reporting packages for attorneys and clients Conduct data audits, correct bibliographic errors, update status flows, and maintain accuracy across multiple docketing systems Create templates, checklists, and workflow tools to improve efficiency and reduce errors Communicate with inventors regarding signatures, declarations, formalities, and application status Maintain 1,500 billable hours annually Proficient in PCT strategy, Paris Convention filings, national phase entries, EP validations Proficient with multi-jurisdictional docketing and double docketing procedures Ability to collaborate with attorneys, clients, inventors, and foreign associates worldwide in patent procurement Exceptional accuracy and attention to deadlines Prompt and clear communications Experience with foreign patent prosecution (PCT, Paris Convention, National Phase, EP Validation), including docketing, deadline management and maintaining true double docket Experience with cross-border communication and foreign associate coordination Proficient in legal writing and reporting Data accuracy audits and bibliographic corrections Research and monitoring experience (Legal, Procedural, Technical, Ownership) Annuity/maintenance fee tracking experience Expertise in client, inventor and vendor communication Experience tracking fees/costs and payments Tools: CPA Global / FoundationIP WIPO / ePCT / Patentscope USPTO Systems (Patent Center, EFS-Web, Global Dossier) EPO Online Services / Espacenet Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) Adobe Acrobat / PDF Editing Tools Document Management (iManage Worksite, ProLaw) InTapp Time (Billing) Kluwer Law International Prokurio / Global IP Estimator The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.