IP Paralegal
Core
Operational backbone for a full-stack IP program, managing patent/trademark prosecution, portfolio hygiene, and open source compliance.
Role type
Senior IP Paralegal (Patent/Trademark focus)
Builds
Patent and trademark portfolios, open source compliance workflows, and internal IP management systems.
Domain
Intellectual Property Law (Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets)
Required skills
Patent prosecution workflows, Trademark prosecution workflows, Portfolio management, Docketing, Outside counsel management, Open source compliance, Copyright administration, Trade secret practices, IP analytics, Legal technology tooling, Agentic AI systems
Preferred skills
Paralegal certificate, Associate's degree in paralegal studies, Bachelor's degree, Open source license compliance review, Patent rewards program management, M&A/financing IP diligence, Litigation support, IP portfolio analytics, Docketing platforms, Legal billing systems, Startup experience, AI laws and regulations
Technologies
Docketing platforms, IP management software, Legal billing systems, Agentic AI tools
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end patent and trademark workflows including docketing, filing coordination, and portfolio maintenance. Support trade secret protection and open source compliance review. Administer copyright matters including registration and record keeping. Manage outside counsel relationships, billing, and budget tracking. Run the patent rewards program. Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications and coordinate foreign filings. Conduct preliminary clearance searches and coordinate office action responses. Manage domain name portfolio and brand protection programs. Conduct IP portfolio analysis and trend tracking. Maintain internal file management systems and improve intake workflows.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
