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Cooley LLP · 4 months ago

IP Conflicts Analyst

Seattle

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $98K/yr

2+ years exp

Cooley LLP is seeking an IP Conflicts Analyst to join their Business Intake and Conflicts team. The role involves analyzing and resolving IP conflict requests while supporting the BIC IP Supervisor with relevant patent information and facilitating resolutions for potential IP issues.

Document PreparationLegalProfessional Services

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Analyze and process all conflict requests with an emphasis on IP-related matters to ensure that all firm engagements and hires are clear from a business and ethical perspective

Prepare database search terms and create conflicts reports for related parties, for all requests including high volume, bulk searches

Process new IP patent prosecution requests with special attention to subject matter and technology issues

Perform corporate research to confirm the identity of all related parties and address any potential conflicts or high-profile issues

Identify potential subject matter overlap conflict issues, identify existing and potential conflicts for each request by reviewing and analyzing conflicts reports and supporting documents

Understand and interpret database results and conflicts reports for firm partners, counsel, attorneys and business professionals

Prepare concise, comprehensive descriptions of prospective conflicts landscape based on the rules of professional conduct for attorneys and other submitters

Interact regularly with partners - through email and telephone to investigate and discuss potential issues and propose solutions in connection with conflict clearances

Provide regular updates to responsible attorneys and other users regarding conflicts in connection with new matters

Maintain conflicts resolution notes and responses for each request

Request waivers for all matters requiring consent and confirm that all conflicts have been resolved

Draft conflict waivers and engagement letters, as necessary

Inform and advise firm attorneys and counsel of any special circumstances surrounding complicated requests

Collaborate with the BIC IP Supervisor and other BIC Analysts and Specialists on workflow, subject matter and conflicts training for all IP personnel

Proactively participate in internal BIC IP training opportunities to expand knowledge and service on an ongoing basis

Serve as key point of contact for IP Services on all matters of legal conflict and subject matter conflicts

Draft and implement necessary ethical screens

Awareness of current legal trends and information

Perform conflicts case law and legal ethics research

Provide conflicts training for secretaries, practice team assistants and other business professionals, as needed

All other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

IP-related experienceLegal researchConflicts resolutionMicrosoft Office proficiencyIntApp Open proficiencyLegal ethicsAnalytical skillsCustomer service skillsCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

Available to work overtime (including weekends if not part of ones dedicated schedule), as required

Proficiency in IntApp Open and Contract Express or similar programs

2+ years conflicts and/or IP-related experience

Knowledge of American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct and California State Bar Association's Rules of Professional Conduct

Overall understanding of a corporate law practice

Experience conducting legal and corporate research

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree or higher-level degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or engineering

Knowledge and experience with IP conflicts resolution

Paralegal Certificate preferred or completion of an ethics course in paralegal program

Prior experience as a paralegal or legal researcher in a law firm

Possess working knowledge of rules according to the 37 C.F.R, MPEP, PCT Rules and Regulations, Manual of Industrial Property, foreign patent prosecution rules

Knowledge and experience with complete conflicts resolution strongly preferred

Experience conducting research at a law firm

Benefits

Full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits

Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits

20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year

Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

Detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources