Mercola is Seeking a Patent Paralegal

Mercola is managing a high-volume patent pipeline (~200 applications) across multiple advanced technology domains and is seeking experienced contract Patent Paralegals to support prosecution at scale.

This is not a typical low-volume IP role. You will work directly with the inventor and patent counsel to ensure accuracy, consistency, and flawless USPTO filing execution across a complex and fast-moving portfolio spanning biotech, AI/software, medical devices, and consumer health innovations.

This is a full-time, temporary, fully remote position (USA).

What You’ll Do:

• Review dependent and independent claims for:
• • Consistency
  • Proper antecedent basis
  • Logical coverage
• Cross-reference:
  • Claims – specifications
  • Figures – descriptions and claim elements
• Perform final QC on attorney redlines to ensure:
  • Numbering integrity
  • Cross-reference accuracy
  • Dependency structure remains intact
• Manage USPTO filing logistics, including:
  • Entity status
  • Fee calculations
  • IDS preparation
  • Oath/declaration and assignment documents
• File applications via USPTO Patent Center / EFS-Web
• Track critical deadlines:
  • Office action responses
  • Priority dates
  • Provisional conversions
• Maintain pipeline visibility and flag bottlenecks
• Coordinate across inventor, outside counsel, and USPTO

 What You Bring:

• 3–7 years of patent prosecution paralegal experience (utility patents required)
• Direct experience with USPTO Patent Center / EFS-Web filings (non-negotiable)
• Ability to manage 15–25 active filings simultaneously
• Experience across multiple technical domains (e.g., biotech, AI/software, medical devices, chemical/materials)
• Exceptional attention to detail — especially in cross-referencing claims and specifications
• Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness in a high-throughput environment
• Preferred:
  • ABA-approved paralegal certificate or equivalent
  • NALA CP or NFPA RP certification

What You Don’t Need:

• A science degree
• Experience drafting claims or conducting prior art searches
• Big Law background (boutique or in-house experience is often more relevant for this role)

Why This Role:

• Immediate impact on a large, active IP portfolio
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multiple domains
• Fast-paced, execution-focused environment where quality and speed both matter
• Opportunity for contract-to-permanent conversion based on performance

Interested Candidates:

Interested candidates are asked to Apply Online with their resume. Contract (3–4 months, potential for extension or conversion). Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience.

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About Mercola:

Celebrating 27 years in business, Mercola is a legacy brand and multisided natural health company founded by physician and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Joseph Mercola.

We exist to improve the quality of life for all globally through research-proven, health-based information that’s offered in 12 languages to 10 million readers. We also ethically source, produce, and deliver the highest quality, natural health products for you, your pet, and everything in between through our online market. Our first-ever retail space, the Mercola Market & Café of Cape Coral, serves as a hub for the local community, offering seasonal events, a full-service café, and more. To browse over 1,000 premium products, visit mercolamarket.com, and for the most up-to-date health news and information, visit mercola.com.