IP Paralegal/ Paralegal Manager

Job Description

IP Paralegal/ Paralegal Manager

IP Paralegal with management experience to oversee IP department in Boston. Extensive experience in IP prosecution law and a profound understanding of both domestic and international regulations. This role requires strong leadership, team-building, and relationship-building skills to foster a collaborative work environment.

Lead team meetings, training sessions, and facilitate relationship-building. This role reports to the IP Prosecution Department Chairs and the local Business Director.

Position Summary

The IP Prosecution Manager plans, organizes, and oversees the practices, policies, workflow, training, and compliance for the patent prosecution department in the Boston office. The IP Prosecution Manager must demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge in domestic and foreign prosecution matters and have prior experience leading and managing a team of patent professionals to achieve a high level of performance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

· Oversee and manage all domestic and foreign patent filing processes, ensuring compliance with best practices and legal requirements.

· Collaborate with department chairs, attorneys, paralegals, and business staff to improve IP prosecution processes, workflows, and training programs.

· Monitor deadlines, progress, and quality of work generated by the IP team, ensuring timely and accurate filings.

· Manage Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) docket deadlines and oversee the preparation and submission of IDSs and related documents.

· Serve as the primary liaison with internal and external patent/trademark docketing systems, including Anaqua.

· Maintain and update the USPTO patent center database, preparing responses and ensuring accurate records.

· Lead and mentor a team of paralegals and business staff, providing regular feedback, training, and professional development opportunities.

· Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment through open communication, relationship-building, and recognition of team contributions.

· Participate in the recruitment and selection process for new paralegal and business staff hires.

· Conduct annual performance evaluations and manage time sheets, requests for time off, and coverage coordination for the IP team.

· Assist with U.S. and PCT filings as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Expertise in domestic and foreign patent prosecution laws, regulations, and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) procedures, rules, and requirements.

· Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards driving results for the department and team.

· Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues while exhibiting sound reason and judgment.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and team-building skills.

· Maintains high standards by exhibiting strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Works effectively in a team environment and displays respect for department members and fellow employees; promotes a cooperative and collaborative work environment.

· Recognizes confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintains such information as confidential.

Company Description

Prestigious Boston firm

Full-time