IP Paralegal

Purdue Research Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Retirement plans

Tuition discounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

Purdue Research Foundation is seeking an IP docketing professional to manage patent prosecution matters and IP communications. The role focuses on drafting and filing USPTO forms, tracking deadlines, and maintaining accurate IP records.

Collaboration with attorneys and cross‑functional teams is essential. Candidates should have 3+ years of docketing experience, an associate/paralegal background, and familiarity with USPTO tools.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Paralegal or equivalent experience/education.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• IP docketing experience a plus; docketing trainability required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Extensive experience with the USPTO's online patent and trademark tools, including Private PAIR and EFS-Web.

Responsibilities

• Create new patent prosecution matters and manage intellectual property (IP) details.
• Draft IP prosecution documents for attorney review/revision.
• Complete and submit USPTO/EFS regular forms for patent application filing and prosecution.
• Prioritize, route, and follow up on incoming IP correspondences.
• Patent Coordination: monitor and clear IP deadlines, review file history, enter and track IP information, and link documents to database.
• Prepare and issue weekly docket.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IP docketing experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree / Paralegal

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

USPTO Private PAIR

EFS-Web

Job description

Department: Office of Technology Commercialization

Location: Purdue Research Foundation

Department: Office of Technology Commercialization

Location: Purdue Research Foundation

Description

Working for the Purdue Research Foundation offers a dynamic and innovative environment where you can be at the forefront of groundbreaking research and technological advancements. As a member of this organization, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to cutting‑edge projects that have the potential to shape the future in various fields. The Foundation's commitment to driving innovation and entrepreneurship provides a stimulating and supportive workplace culture. Additionally, you'll have access to state‑of‑the‑art resources and a network of professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge and technology. Working for the Purdue Research Foundation means being part of a team that's actively driving progress and making a lasting impact on the world. Are you ready to change the world with us?

*Candidates must live within a reasonable driving distance of West Lafayette, Indiana for in-person attendance, as required*

Responsibilities

• Create new patent prosecution matters and manage intellectual property (IP) details.
• Draft IP prosecution documents for attorney review/revision.
• Complete and submit USPTO/EFS regular forms for patent application filing and prosecution.
• Prioritize, route, and follow up on incoming IP correspondences.
• Patent Coordination
  • Monitor and clear IP deadlines.
  • Review file history and maintain accuracy.
  • Entering, tracking, and communicating IP information.
  • Utilize computer database tools to track and forecast next step actions.
  • Scan and link documents to database.
  • Close and archive files.
  • Clean up database, including population of past documents.
• Prepare and issue weekly docket.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Broad-based intellectual property background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, along with the ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner despite numerous conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to independently and efficiently prioritize workflow and maintain an organized task schedule.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Required Education, Experience and Benefits Summary

• Associate's degree, Paralegal or equivalent experience/education.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• IP docketing experience a plus; docketing trainability required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Extensive experience with the USPTO's online patent and trademark tools, including Private PAIR and EFS-Web.

Benefits Summary for eligible employees:

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
• Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available.
• 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
• Health Savings Account- earn up to $700 annually towards medical expenses.
• Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
• Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.