Patent Portfolio Operations Paralegal

InterDigital, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InterDigital, Inc. seeks an experienced Patent Operations Paralegal to join the Portfolio Operations team. You will help manage InterDigital's vast patent portfolio, handling preparation, prosecution, and coordination with internal teams and external counsel.

The role requires 5+ years in patent work, strong IP software experience (IPfolio preferred) and familiarity with Legal Tracker, with a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Significant knowledge of US, PCT and foreign jurisdiction practice.
• Experience with IP Management Software; IPfolio preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience with Legal Tracker preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Patents team to ensure the efficient management of the patent portfolio across the business.
• Process invention disclosures, oversee workflow of internal and external prosecution counsel, and organize and facilitate portfolio reviews.
• Act as liaison between internal personnel, outside counsel and other third-party vendors to ensure adherence to established prosecution and operational processes.
• Maintain business data using the company's IP Management Software.
• Support the patent business by becoming a subject matter expert in policies and procedures of the Patents department.
• Support the acquisition or sale of patent portfolios.
• Perform first-line approval of patent prosecution invoices in Legal Tracker and support the Patents team in their use of Legal Tracker.
• Support special projects and initiatives on behalf of the Patents department.

Skills

Patent preparation

Patent prosecution

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

IP Management Software

IPfolio

Legal Tracker

Job description

InterDigital, Inc. seeks an experienced Patent Operations Paralegal to join the Portfolio Operations team. You will help manage InterDigital's vast patent portfolio, handling preparation, prosecution, and coordination with internal teams and external counsel.

The role requires 5+ years in patent work, strong IP software experience (IPfolio preferred) and familiarity with Legal Tracker, with a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred. Equal opportunity employer.