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In this role, you will provide support to the law team across the full spectrum of intellectual property operations, including patent portfolio development and management, trademark portfolio oversight, and invention disclosure program administration. Your responsibilities will include managing IP docketing systems, coordinating with in-house and outside patent and trademark counsel, tracking deadlines and budgets, administering the invention disclosure platform and process, and supporting inventors and business teams across the organization. You will also play a key role in streamlining and enhancing our IP processes, including through automation and AI solutions. As a trusted member of the IP team, you will be heavily relied on by in-house counsel and cross-functional stakeholders, making your contributions vital to our success. Teradata is a remote-workplace culture that places high value on the well-being of our legal professionals and supports a healthy work-life balance, and this is a remote-workplace role with hybrid workplace available for people near our San Diego headquarters.
Job Responsibility:
Provide support to the law team across the full spectrum of intellectual property operations, including patent portfolio development and management, trademark portfolio oversight, and invention disclosure program administration
Managing IP docketing systems
Coordinating with in-house and outside patent and trademark counsel
Tracking deadlines and budgets
Administering the invention disclosure platform and process
Supporting inventors and business teams across the organization
Play a key role in streamlining and enhancing our IP processes, including through automation and AI solutions
Requirements:
5+ years of IP paralegal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm
Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate
Hands-on experience managing patent and trademark workflows
Familiarity with Computer Packages Inc. (CPI) systems or comparable IP management platforms
Strong analytical skills, including Excel proficiency
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently and collaboratively within a team
Proficiency with AI technology and tools
Nice to have:
Prior experience working in the IP law team of a large corporation or a highly regarded law firm that manages corporate patent and trademark portfolios
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI and automation tools in legal or IP workflows
Proficiency managing U.S. and international patent and trademark dockets, including prosecution deadlines, maintenance fees, and renewals
Experience administering invention disclosure programs and coordinating inventor recognition initiatives
Ability to extract and synthesize data from IP management systems to support portfolio strategy and reporting
Project experience translatable to IP management system implementation in year one
Experience interacting with outside trademark counsel on substantive matters and coordinating billing, invoice review, and cost tracking
Familiarity with patent analytics tools and technology-sector IP
Experience preparing training materials or process documentation for cross-functional audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High integrity, professionalism, and a positive, collaborative attitude
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Proven ability to deliver high-quality work with strong follow-up and follow-through
Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
Exceptional time management and knowledge management skills