GEICO · 1 month ago
Paralegal, Intellectual Property (IP / Patent) - Chevy Chase, MD (HYBRID)
Chevy Chase, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expGEICO is a leading insurance company seeking a highly skilled and motivated Paralegal in their Intellectual Property division. This role involves supporting the IP team in protecting the company’s innovative technology and managing patent and trademark-related activities.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with and provide general support to IP counsel for patent and trademark-related activities
Assist IP counsel with managing outside counsel responsible for handling patent and trademark filings
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the company’s patent and trademark portfolio
Prepare and generate docket reports and prioritized action item lists to support patent and trademark prosecution events and corresponding deadlines
Ensure filing and prosecution deadlines are accurately docketed and monitored
Create matters in IP management system and confirm data integrity between IP management system and other systems such as legal billing system
Assist with creating and maintaining recurring metrics, analytics, and reporting within IP management system
Manage the intake and initial processing of new invention disclosures, ensuring accurate documentation and timely review
Support the preparation, collection, and recordation of formal documents for filing new patent applications
Collaborate with IP counsel to collect evidence of use for trademark registration filings and renewals
Support IP counsel for projects as needed, including by collecting and organizing relevant documentation and verifying accuracy of data
Support IP counsel on transactional matters, including IP licensing administration and management
Perform administrative duties to facilitate department operations, including managing correspondence, calendars, scheduling arrangements, and filing of expenses
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 years' experience as a U.S. patent prosecution paralegal (required)
Solid understanding of USPTO rules, IDS practice, and docketing systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office® applications (e.g., Word®, Excel®, Outlook®, PowerPoint®) and experience with IP management systems
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Professionalism, discretion, and a collaborative approach
Preferred
Experience with trademark prosecution
Experience with IP Folio®
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
Company
GEICO
GEICO, Government Employees Insurance Company, has been providing affordable auto insurance since 1936. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1996-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Todd Combs
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Clayton Johnson
Sr. Director of Product Management
Recent News
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2026-01-17
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