Patent Paralegal career
A patent paralegal usually works in IP firms or law firms of all sizes or in corporations.
Assist lawyers or patent agents by preparing prosecution and other documents relating to intellectual property example
- Enter deadlines and update patent databases
- Monitor and pay maintenance feesCompile,
- verify, record and process prosecution documents,
- licenses, assignments and other documents using docketing and information systems
- Draft correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties
Patent Lawyer
A lawyer who practices in patent law may do some or all of the following:
Prepare legal documents and legal opinionsNegotiate settlements of patent disputesPerform administrative and management functions related to the practice of patent lawAdvise clients on intellectual property issuesAdvise on the registrability of patents, patent licensing requirements, transfer of intellectual property and protection of existing patent rights, Plead clients’ cases before courts of law, Consult with foreign associates and attorneys on international patent matters, Perform the work of a patent agent if registered.
A patent lawyer in private practice works in law firms of all sizes or may be a sole practitioner. An in-house lawyer may work for corporations, government or universities.
Patent Agents
In India, patent agents are members of a professional body; they are registered before the Indian Patent office and specialize in the area of intellectual property protection. conditions include a professional examination, need to be met to become a registered indian patent agent.
Patent agents prepare the applications that describe and claim inventions and submit them to the Patent Office.They argue the merits of the claimed invention when the application is examined. Patent agents are the only professionals empowered to represent applicants before the Indian Patent Office. A patent agent can provide invaluable counsel regarding the protection of an invention in an effort to maximize the value of the patent and create the broadest protection for an invention.
A patent agent can work in IP firms or law firms of all sizes, may be a sole practitioner or work in-house for corporations, government agencies or universities.