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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · 3 hours ago

Lead IP Paralegal

Brookline, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. The Lead Intellectual Property Paralegal will manage a team of IP Paralegals and Docketing Specialists, providing intellectual property counseling and overseeing the maintenance of the Institute's IP assets.

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Responsibilities

Provides intellectual property counseling, strategic analysis, and portfolio management services to the Institute

Manages a team of Intellectual Property Paralegals and Docketing Specialists

Collaborates with the Director of Legal Operations on IP-related projects

Maintains the Institute’s intellectual property assets and related correspondence within the electronic database as well as hard copies of original executed documents and trademark specimens

Oversees the search and implementation of specific IP-related vendors

Directs and monitors the IP assets management in Minuet InteumTM, invoicing, and patent maintenance fee payments

Monitors docketing of deadlines and due dates in the IP database

Oversees the sending of prosecution instructions and assists the IP attorneys with supervising outside companies, institutions, and law firms in the acquisition and maintenance of IP assets by reviewing and commenting on invoices, identifying issues, and recommending solutions

Monitors the preparation and execution of formal documents, such as Powers of Attorney, IP assignments, and declarations with direct engagement with investigators

Manages team meetings via maintaining the agenda, keeping minutes, and communicating meeting decisions

Works closely with technology transfer professionals in the Belfer Office for Dana-Farber Innovations to support marketing, sponsorship, licensing, and compliance efforts

Recruits, trains, and supervises new IP support staff members and interns

Responsible for updating and developing training and instructional documentation and materials for the IP team

Assist IP team with intellectual property protection filings by monitoring conflict checks from law firms for new intellectual property matters, coordinating requests from outside counsel for additional documents and/or data to support protection filings, proofreading drafts, providing templates, and drafting transfer letters

Coordinates IP Paralegals and Docketing Specialists coverage, including the review and approval of weekly time sheets

Works with IP leadership to identify and accomplish the team’s fiscal year goal(s)

Qualification

Intellectual Property ManagementPatent/Trademark ProsecutionDatabase Software ExpertiseSupervisory ExperienceCritical ThinkingCustomer ServiceWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree

At least 5 years of experience in intellectual property, preferably in a law firm, in-house department, or technology-focused business environment

Extensive knowledge of U.S. and international patent/trademark prosecution procedures and related policies

Expertise in computer applications, including experience with USPTO portal filings, intellectual property database software, and tools like Inteum Minuet™, CPI, and LEDES™

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Critical thinking skills, along with the ability to identify Institute resources and take a proactive approach to problem-solving

Exceptional organizational skills and adeptness at prioritizing tasks

Strong customer service skills and professionalism

Ability to manage and protect highly confidential and sensitive information

Excellent attention to detail and research abilities

Ability to work effectively in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities

Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects and other assignments

Ability to manage relationships and motivate groups of people

Good conflict resolution and organizational skills