Patent Paralegal

Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years.

To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". The Heat Batteries are charged from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency, and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.

Rondo has an immediate opening for a Patent Paralegal to assist in obtaining and maintaining patent protection, including managing patent portfolios, assisting in organizing and tracking technology reviews, and assisting internally and with outside counsel in preparing and prosecuting patent applications.

Duties will also include support for a broad range of legal matters in this high-energy start-up company.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with the USPTO, attorneys, U.S. and foreign outside counsel, and staff
• Extracting relevant IP information from official USPTO databases and correspondence
• Generating docket reports, performing IP docketing, and tracking deadlines
• Entering new U.S. Provisional, Continuation, Utility, Design, CIP, Opposition, Divisional, and re-examination files into the knowledge base
• Assisting attorneys with patent filing by resolving discrepancies, errors, and omissions
• Maintaining IP records and reviewing files
• Reporting to General Counsel
• Performing IP research on public and private databases
• Processing incoming and outgoing correspondence

The ideal candidate will have:

• State-approved accredited paralegal certification
• Ideal, but not required: bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific subject, or in business
• If no bachelor’s degree, ideally a post-secondary program with law-related coursework
• 2+ years of experience in patent docketing and prosecution administration
• Proficiency in legal terminology and electronic databases, including the USPTO's PAIR (Patent Application Information Retrieval) system, WIPO resources and Espacenet
• Experience in managing IP records and generating docket reports
• Extensive knowledge of patent filing and review
• Exceptional ability to perform research and keep track of deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently
• Exceptional record-keeping and communication skills
• Proficiency in relevant applications such as MS Word and Excel

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California | Seattle, Washington | Remote is an option

In addition to a rewarding compensation package, Rondo offers a stock plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and flexible Paid Time Off.

The headquarters is close to the Oakland airport, one block from the bay, has stunning views and on top of that, shares a location with Semifreddi’s Bakery & Peet’s Coffee!

Rondo's benefits are competitive, the location is ideal, and the opportunity to solve one of the greatest problems of modern industrialization makes working at Rondo a significant career move.