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University of California, Riverside · 3 months ago

Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal

Riverside County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$84K/yr - $102K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of California, Riverside is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal to join their Office of Technology Partnerships within Research and Economic Development. The role involves managing the UCR IP portfolio activities, assisting with patentability assessments, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with patent procedures and reporting requirements.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Docketing, managing, tracking, and monitoring the UCR IP portfolio activities

Assisting with determining patentability of institution's inventions

Data entry into respective patent tracking and docketing software systems

Assisting with preparation and completion of patent documents and forms

Tracking patent procedural requirements, timelines, and bar dates

Assisting in monitoring UCR’s IP budget

Reporting inventions and ongoing patent prosecution status to all required sponsors

Qualification

Intellectual property managementPatent prosecution proceduresPatent docketing systemsMicrosoft Office proficiencyGoogle Workspace proficiencyCommunicationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeam playerSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in related area

Advanced degree

2 - 4 years of related experience

Working knowledge of and application of standard principles, theories and concepts such as laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to the protection and management of intellectual property, university technology transfer, and general scientific and/or technical skills in subject matter area

Demonstrated familiarity of patent (U.S. and foreign, including PCT) prosecution procedures, timelines, laws and regulations

Working knowledge of required patent documents and forms in the patent prosecution process

Familiarity with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Center and similar systems

Working knowledge of commercial patent docketing systems

Familiarity of UC patent tracking database, Wellspring Sophia, or comparably similar

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Gmail, Drive, etc.)

Excellent communicator: includes verbal and written communications, active listening and critical thinking

Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service oriented individual who will be responsive to the needs of faculty, students, staff, entrepreneurs, industry partners, clients, attorneys, and patent office representatives

Precise attention to detail, well organized, follow-through to conclusion of actions, with ability to identify errors, offer resolution, and to meet strict deadlines

Demonstrated record as a team player within a diverse environment

Self-starter with strong work ethic who can work well with others

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments and work independently to complete assignments, responding appropriately to competing requirements and changing priorities

Preferred

Ability to market technology to industrial partners; knowledge of contracts and grants

Experience with federally funded research, including proper reporting of inventions, electing to retain title, and filing patent applications, etc. using iEdison or other US government invention reporting forms

Working knowledge of law firm billing practices

Demonstrated ability to carefully review and interpret a variety of legal invoices for legal work from law firms to assess correctness and accuracy

Having a patent paralegal certification