GE Vernova · 9 hours ago
Senior Paralegal - Intellectual Property
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $131K/yr
4+ years expGE Vernova is seeking a Senior Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal to join their Technology Legal Team. The role involves managing core IP operations, providing advanced trademark paralegal support, and ensuring effective reporting and compliance in trademark matters.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
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
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
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
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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