Patent Paralegal
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
Square is looking for an outstanding patent paralegal who has a creative legal mind, a willingness to get deep in the weeds, and a sense of adventure. You will provide operational and substantive support to our small but mighty patent legal team.
You will, under the direction of IP Counsel:
Perform global patent docketing and docket management
Perform global annuity program management
Support the ongoing development of patent preparation and prosecution best practices and procedures
Coordinate with patent portfolio managers and inventors in preparing and filing patent applications
Perform patent searches to help advise on the patentability of new ideas
Monitor law firm expenses and reporting against patent budgets
Provide procedural guidance to law firms and managing guideline documentation
Manage foreign filing decision programs
Manage inventor-incentive award and recognition programs
Qualifications
You have:
At least 3+ years of patent paralegal experience. AB.A./B.S. degree or equivalent practical experience
An understanding of patent docketing and annuity practices in jurisdictions where Square operates (in particular, the United States and Europe)
A familiarity with worldwide patent prosecution and portfolio management strategies
Experience with Foundation IP and CPA Global a plus
Experience with patent docket management platforms, annuity platforms, and office productivity software (in particular, G Suite tools)
A passion for technology!
Additional Information
Perks
At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Learning and Development resources