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GE Vernova · 7 hours ago

Senior IP Paralegal

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $131K/yr

4+ years exp

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal to join their Technology Legal Team. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage core IP operations for the Advanced Research Center, including trademark support and overseeing various IP-related tasks.

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Responsibilities

Provide regular IP operational reporting, including new disclosure reports, attorney due reports, and portfolio operations dashboards; deliver ad hoc reporting for attorneys, inventors, and business leaders

Manage Anaqua docketing operations, including outside counsel assignment setup, docket updates, inter-business transfers, divestiture/third-party collaboration docketing, and due report oversight; process U.S. and international firm communications and confirm assignment documentation

Support invention intake by reviewing disclosures for completeness, coordinating inventor follow-up, and ensuring accurate Anaqua updates

Administer annuity payments and manage legal billing workflows, including initiating purchase orders, reviewing invoices, and preparing periodic financial reports for finance and leadership

Oversee monetary IP awards programs for patent filings and trade secrets, including eligibility verification, coordination of payments through HR, and system updates in Anaqua

Manage non-monetary IP recognition programs, including tracking patent filing milestones and coordinating recognition activities

Coordinate preliminary copyright transfer form screening for ARC submitted publications, escalating to counsel as appropriate

Manage global trademark portfolios through searching, prosecution, registration, renewals, and maintenance, including direction of outside counsel to ensure timely, effective, and business-aligned outcomes

Conduct and review U.S. trademark searches, including preliminary in-house screens; evaluate search results and opinions to assess availability, scope of rights, and risk for large-scale naming projects

Prepare and file electronically with the USPTO, including trademark applications, statements of use, responses to office actions, assignments/recordations, and renewals

Monitor and manage adversarial trademark matters in multiple jurisdictions, including reviewing watch notices, conducting preliminary use investigations, coordinating evidence, and recommending and implementing resolutions in consultation with counsel

Support integration of acquired trademark portfolios, including title/recordation work, name changes, and IP diligence for M&A and licensing

Maintain and curate trademark records and data within docketing and portfolio systems; generate status, deadline, and portfolio reports for attorneys and business stakeholders

Support trademark licensing matters, including administration and maintenance of internal trademark sublicense programs across subsidiaries and joint ventures

Communicate clearly and professionally with business clients, attorneys, and international counsel on status, risk, and recommendations

Qualification

IP paralegal experienceAnaqua docketing operationsTrademark portfolio managementCorsearch proficiencyIP operations workflowsExcel skillsMS Word proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyOperational excellenceWriting skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

Required

4-5+ years of domestic and international IP paralegal experience, with demonstrated ownership of global portfolios and adversarial matters

Bachelor's degree required

Must be able to work Eastern Standard Time

Preferred

Proficiency with Corsearch (or comparable search platforms) and the USPTO's TEAS filing system

Hands-on experience with IP docketing systems such as WebTMS or Anaqua; strong Excel skills and proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint

Experience managing IP operations workflows, including annuities, billing, awards programs, and portfolio reporting

Outstanding communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills; able to synthesize complex IP information for business audiences

Meticulous attention to detail, with consistent on-time delivery across high-volume, deadline-driven dockets

Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities and drive matters forward with minimal attorney input

Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, service-oriented approach to business partners and outside counsel

Commitment to operational excellence, data integrity, and continuous process improvement

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource

Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services

GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions

Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off