Cozen O'Connor is seeking a Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal with 10+ years of experience managing global IP patent portfolios.
Known for its commitment to action and tangible results, Cozen O'Connor has rapidly grown to become one of North America's fastest-growing law firms. Offering full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including global Fortune 500 companies, growing middle-market firms, startups, and high-profile individuals. Established in 1970, Cozen O'Connor has more than 1,000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O'Connor services its clients' needs through 35 offices across two continents. The firm is consistently ranked among the top 100 law firms in America and has received recognition from prestigious legal and business organizations such as Chambers & Partners, The American Lawyer, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. Cozen O'Connor is dedicated to excellence and strives to achieve the right results for its clients, no matter how complex or critical the legal challenges may be.
Cozen O'Connor is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a breadth of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.
Cozen O'Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized.
Cozen O'Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
- 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.
- 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