IP Paralegal

Responsibilities

• IP Portfolio Administration: Prepare, file, and track IP applications (patents, trademarks, designs) in coordination with internal IP team and outside IP attorneys. Manage deadlines, renewals, annuities, and formalities across multiple jurisdictions. Maintain and update IP management systems and databases, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Monitor official communications from IP offices and route actions appropriately.
• Prosecution and Formalities Support: Assist in patent and trademark prosecution activities, including preparation of forms, powers of attorney, assignments, and supporting documentation. Coordinate filings, responses, and formal requirements with external counsel and foreign associates. Track prosecution status and provide regular updates to IP attorneys and portfolio owners.
• Documentation and Record Management: Manage IP-related documentation, including invention disclosures, assign...