Patent Prosecution Paralegal – North America

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Burlington (MA); Sur place; USD 71 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is seeking a Paralegal—Patents (North America) to support the global IP function. You will manage docketing, filings, and prosecution tracking for US and international matters, collaborating with inventors and counsel.

You will assist with invention disclosures, litigation support, and IP risk monitoring, while ensuring USPTO/PCT compliance and cost control. This role emphasizes precise document handling and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Paralegal certification or IP-related qualification preferred.
• 3–7+ years of experience in patent prosecution or IP support.
• Experience with U.S. and international patent procedures (USPTO, PCT).
• Experience e-filing in the USPTO for patents and trademarks.
• Experience with IP docketing systems and tools.

Responsabilités

• Manage docketing, filings, and prosecution tracking for U.S. and international patent matters.
• Coordinate invention disclosures with R&D and business teams.
• Support patent litigation, oppositions, and disputes through document management.
• Conduct preliminary patent and prior art searches.
• Ensure compliance with USPTO/PCT rules and internal policies.
• Track patent-related costs, invoices, and budgets.

Connaissances

Patent prosecution support

Docketing management

US & international patent procedures

USPTO e-filing

IP docketing systems

Attention to detail

Organization & prioritization

Collaboration & communication

Analytical thinking

Proactivity

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Paralegal certification

IP-related qualification preferred

Outils

IP docketing systems

USPTO e-filing tools

Patent databases

Description du poste

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is seeking a Paralegal—Patents (North America) to support the global IP function. You will manage docketing, filings, and prosecution tracking for US and international matters, collaborating with inventors and counsel.

You will assist with invention disclosures, litigation support, and IP risk monitoring, while ensuring USPTO/PCT compliance and cost control. This role emphasizes precise document handling and cross-functional teamwork.