Patent Foreign Filing Specialist - Washington DC

The Mergis Group, a division of Spherion is in search of an   Foreign Filing Specialist for a well known law firm.  The position is for a growing Intellectual Property practice within a DC law firm. New office, great benefits.   Need at least 3+ years in all asspects of PCT and national stage filings.   Patent Foreign Filing Specialist will manage the foreign prosecution activities of a growing practice group. As the Foreign Filing Specialist for the IP Department, you will ·  prepare documents to meet formalities requirements and legalizing documents through the appropriate state authorities, consulates and/or embassies;·  prepares and files PCT applications, transmittals, Demands for Preliminary ·  Examination and responding to Invitations to Correct Defects on other PCT and foreign associate communications; ·  prepares and forwards instructions to foreign associates and foreign patent offices for foreign patent cases, including PCT, national phase and direct non-U.S. filing; ·  and prepares foreign filing estimates for clients using Global IP Estimator software.· The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a minimum of five years of experience in foreign filing patent prosecution.  Please send resume in word format to:  Legal Practice Director: Katherinestandley@mergisgroup.com  The Mergis Group specializes in matching the skills sets and career goals of legal professionals to the needs of law firm and in house legal departments. We specialize in contract and permanent placements of In House Counsel, Paralegal, Executive Legal Secretaries, Contracts Managers and other legal professionals.  We are located in downtown Washington DC.  Legal Practice Director: Katherinestandley@mergisgroup.com    Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.