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Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio Company, is currently seeking a contract patent paralegal to support ... S. and foreign matters. * Preparing USPTO-compliant documents; organizing and linking prior art ...

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$120 - $180/hr

S. and foreign patent applications, providing patentability assessments, and assisting with freedom ... Delegate effectively and as appropriate with Paralegals or Legal Administrative Assistants. * Meet ...

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Intellectual Property Paralegal

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$90K - $110K/yr

Intellectual Property Paralegal Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year Benefits ... S. and foreign patent prosecution matters * Prepare and file patent application documents and ...

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Chicago, IL · Hybrid

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Foreign Filing Paralegal

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

S., PCT and foreign patent rules and rule changes in national offices. The Foreign Filing Paralegal will report directly to the Manager of IP Prosecution Services. Responsibilities * Prepare and ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for foreign patent paralegal in the United States is $92,823.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $111,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Foreign Patent Paralegal supports patent attorneys in managing international patent filings and prosecution. They handle tasks such as preparing and filing patent applications, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring compliance with foreign patent office requirements. They also coordinate with foreign associates, manage docketing systems, and assist with legal correspondence. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of international patent laws are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a foreign patent paralegal?

To thrive as a Foreign Patent Paralegal, you need a solid understanding of international patent laws, foreign filing procedures, and document management, typically supported by a paralegal degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with docketing systems, patent databases, and e-filing platforms such as PCT-SAFE or the European Patent Office portal is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective cross-cultural communication distinguish top performers. These abilities are critical for managing complex, deadline-driven tasks and ensuring compliance with diverse international requirements.

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Foreign Patent Paralegals often deal with managing multiple international deadlines, varying patent office requirements, and complex documentation in different languages and formats. Keeping up with changing international rules and coordinating with overseas legal teams or agents can be demanding and requires strong organizational skills. Successful paralegals rely on excellent time management and attention to detail to ensure all filings are accurate and submitted on time. The role also involves frequent collaboration with patent attorneys and inventors to gather necessary information and resolve process-related questions.

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Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)

Merchant and Gould PC

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Key responsibilities

  • Establishes and maintains foreign patent files, including preparing paperwork for filing.

  • Prepares cover letters to foreign associates with instructions for filing applications and reviews incoming correspondence for essential docketing and non-substantive responses.

  • Maintains and updates the foreign filing docket and communicates with foreign associates and attorneys during the filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications.

Job description

About the job
Merchant & Gould, one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking a Foreign Filing Paralegal. This position may be located in any of our office locations. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - 100,000.
Summary of Position (hybrid):
Assists in the preparation, prosecution and filing of Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications, utility patent, design patent, and utility model (hereinafter generally described as "patent") applications in foreign countries including research regarding requirements of specific countries.
Responsibilities:
1. Establishes and maintains foreign patent files: opens files, prepares paperwork for filing including specifications, claims, abstracts, drawings and formal documents.
2. Prepares cover letters to foreign associates detailing instructions for filing application.
3. Reviews all incoming correspondence from foreign associates for essential docketing and for non-substantive responses due.
4. On-going verbal and written communication with foreign associates and attorneys during filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications.
5. Assists attorney in on-going procedural aspects of prosecution.
6. Maintains and updates foreign filing docket.
7. Establishes and maintains good working relationship with attorneys and staff.
8. As appropriate, prepares estimates of filing, prosecution and maintenance costs.
9. Other tasks and projects as may be assigned.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
• BA degree and paralegal certificate or equivalent experience with some relevant work experience or a minimum of 3 years on-the-job experience with U.S. prosecution filing.
• Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to concentrate on detailed work for up to 80% of worktime.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions from a diverse group, including clients, attorneys and others, and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
• Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort and stress while organizing and maintaining multiple cases.
• Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week to perform essential duties of the job.
• Regular attendance at work.
We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, and ten firm holidays.
Merchant & Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We welcome candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 1-612-332-5300.

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