Paralegal, Intellectual Property (IP) - Remote

Overview

The IP Legal team is looking for an Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal to assist with protecting and leveraging the company’s IP. The IP Paralegal will primarily be responsible for docketing, tracking, and monitoring patent portfolio activities, data entry into respective patent and trademark tracking and docketing software systems, assisting with preparation and completion of IP documents and forms, tracking patent procedural requirements, timelines, and bar dates, and assisting in monitoring IP budget.

In Short

• Supporting IP Counsels on IP docketing, management, licensing and transactional matters
• Managing maintenance fee/annuities
• Assisting IP counsel with managing outside counsel handled patent/trademark filings
• Administering internal IP related databases
• Collaborating with business partners to provide information regarding IP portfolio
• Working on trademark renewals and use declarations
• Performing preliminary trademark searches
• Setting up matters in IP management software and billing systems
• Supporting recurring metrics and reporting
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures

Requirements

• At least 7+ years of relevant experience
• Expertise in Microsoft Office software
• Expertise in IP docketing policies and procedures
• Experience using complex electronic databases
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with USPTO procedures
• Ability to execute tasks independently
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Matching 401K
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Parental/adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• Home internet stipend
• Pet insurance