Patent Operations Paralegal

InterDigital • Wilmington, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

InterDigital is seeking an experienced Patent Operations Paralegal to join the company's Portfolio Operations team, which supports the management of InterDigital's worldwide patent portfolio of more than 30,000 patents and applications.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution required, with significant knowledge of US, PCT and foreign jurisdiction practice.
• Significant experience with IP Management Software required, with preference given to IPfolio experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly and re-prioritize tasks without compromising deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Technologically inclined candidates, especially with prior experience with organization-wide system updates, strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience with Legal Tracker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Patents team to ensure the efficient management of the patent portfolio across the business.
• Process invention disclosures, oversee workflow of internal and external prosecution counsel, and organize and facilitate portfolio reviews.
• Act as liaison between internal personnel, outside counsel and other third-party vendors to ensure adherence to established prosecution and operational processes.
• Maintain business data using the company's IP Management Software.
• Support the patent business by becoming a subject matter expert in policies and procedures of the Patents department.
• Support the acquisition or sale of patent portfolios.
• Perform first-line approval of patent prosecution invoices in Legal Tracker and support the Patents team in their use of Legal Tracker.
• Support special projects and initiatives on behalf of the Patents department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree