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Latitude Legal · 3 hours ago

Senior IP/Patent Paralegal

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$118K/yr - $140K/yr

8+ years exp

Latitude Legal is assisting a leading, high-growth company in the energy and advanced technology sector in finding a Senior IP/Patent Paralegal to join their dynamic Legal team. The role involves managing and optimizing the global patent portfolio, providing comprehensive support for domestic and international patent matters, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Patent Portfolio Management: Own and maintain the integrity of the global patent portfolio, managing all domestic (USPTO) and international patent filings, including utility, provisional, design, and PCT applications

Docketing & System Accuracy: Manage the IP docketing system with meticulous attention to deadlines (official actions, issue fees, annuities, and foreign filings) and maintain system integrity with zero tolerance for error

Process Development & Optimization: Design and implement scalable workflows for invention disclosure tracking, patent committee reviews, outside counsel coordination, and budget tracking—building IP management systems from the ground up

Filing & Prosecution Support: Prepare and file necessary prosecution documents with the USPTO and coordinate foreign filings through PCT applications and national phase entries

Budget & Invoice Management: Oversee payment of official fees, review and process external counsel invoices, and track expenditures to support IP budgeting and forecasting

Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison among internal R&D/Engineering teams, in-house counsel, and a global network of outside counsel and foreign associates

Qualification

IP/Patent Paralegal experienceIP docketing softwareUSPTO filing proceduresProcess developmentAttention to detailBudget managementMulti-taskingCollaboration

Required

8+ years of experience as an IP/Patent Paralegal, including managing US and foreign patent prosecution

Expert proficiency with IP docketing software (e.g., Anaqua, CPI, Foundation IP) and strong command of USPTO filing procedures via EFS-Web/Patent Center

Demonstrated ability to build systems and processes from scratch, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and operate independently

Exceptional attention to detail with a zero-tolerance approach to errors in documentation or deadlines