About the position
Responsibilities
• Coordinate and manage the company's global patent and trademark portfolios, including searching, filing, prosecution, and maintenance.
• Prepare and file U.S. and international patent and trademark documents, including assignments, declarations, IDS, and power of attorney forms.
• Maintain and update the IP docketing system, ensuring accurate deadlines and reminders as well as smooth integration with other legal and corporate systems.
• Assist with invention disclosure intake and processing; liaise with inventors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor annuity and renewal deadlines and coordinate payment processes with third-party vendors.
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches and coordinate clearance reviews with counsel.
• Support and/or manage domain name maintenance and domain name enforcement activity.
• Support IP litigation and enforcement matters, including document collection and file preparation.
• Maintain and organize IP files, records, and documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on prosecution, oppositions, and administrative proceedings.
• Assist in developing IP-related training materials and presentations for internal teams.
• Support financial management of the company's IP portfolio, including vendor billing, execution of and adherence to fee arrangements, and budget tracking.
• Support competitive monitoring of third-party IP.
Requirements
• Associate or bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certificate preferred.
• A minimum of seven years of experience as a paralegal.
• Three or more years of IP paralegal experience, preferably in a corporate legal department or IP law firm.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and international patent and trademark procedures and filings.
• Experience with IP docketing systems and related system integrations, as well as USPTO/EPO systems.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-haves
• Manufacturing or engineering industry experience a plus.
Benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and paid medical leave
• Retirement savings plan with 401(K) and company match
• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Up to five paid personal/sick days per year
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