Tesla · 2 months ago
Sr. Paralegal, Intellectual Property
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$72K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expTesla is looking for a Senior IP Paralegal to join their Commercial Legal team. In this role, you will partner with the IP Legal team to protect and enforce Tesla’s IP rights globally, while also supporting other business units as needed.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Manage IP portfolio data, including patent and trademark application filings
Manage IP docket data, including application renewals and office action responses, and generate docket reports for attorneys and internal technical teams
Manage internal invention disclosure system, including patent prioritization process, and coordinate inventor meetings with outside counsel
Manage annuity payments for IP matters and maintain proof of use catalogs to support trademark applications
Serve as on-site notary for inventor documents and powers of attorney for IP filings
Support execution of Tesla standard contracts, including brand licensing and non-disclosure agreements
Manage Commercial legal team budget, invoicing procedures through Legal Tracker, and legal support ticketing system as well as the commercial team mailbox
Qualification
Required
10+ years of paralegal experience, including specific work with patent data and docketing
Prior in-house experience
Active notary public
Excellent communication skills
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to proactively identify problems and propose pragmatic/creative solutions
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Quick and flexible learner with well-honed analytical skills, intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable, and excited by dynamic change
Preferred
Experience with IPfolio software strongly preferred
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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