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Chase · 1 month ago

Intellectual Property Paralegal

1111 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH, 43240, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Chase is a leading financial institution seeking an Intellectual Property Paralegal to join their dynamic legal team. In this role, you will support Intellectual Property attorneys by managing legal documentation, conducting research, and ensuring efficient case management while deepening your understanding of patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

BankingFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Oversee the internal patent, trademark, and general IP portfolio management system

Manage the patent and trademark intake workflow, including assigning matters to the appropriate responsible manager, opening new matters, and data entries in the docketing software

Manage the patent and trademark prosecution docket and deadlines and coordinate with outside counsel to ensure the accuracy of same

Support IP attorneys with the preparation, review, modification and maintenance of domestic (US) and foreign trademark applications and registrations

Manage approval and signature processes for execution of legal documents and prepare, obtain, and file legal documents with the USPTO

Coordinate calls between inventors globally, outside counsels, and the internal IP team

Interface with outside patent and trademark counsel on various IP matters

Oversee and update the outside counsel handbooks

Manage legal invoice and billing matters

Collaborate with external vendors to revise or set up new functionalities in the docketing software

Manage and docket email communications from law firms, vendors, clients, and/or internal stake holders

Qualification

PatentTrademark lawsIP docketing softwareUSPTO filing systemsParalegal experienceMS Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProject management skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Strong understanding of U.S. and international patent and trademark laws, procedures, and formalities

Proficient with IP docketing software

Proficient with USPTO filing systems

Minimum 5 years of paralegal or related experience

College degree required

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Westlaw

Strong ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks efficiently

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively with multiple attorneys and stakeholders across multiple time zones and countries

Demonstrated abilities to work both independently and as part of a team, and to interact ethically and professionally with executives, attorneys, customers, vendors, and other business associates