Patent Operations Paralegal

Summary: Inter Digital is seeking an experienced Patent Operations Paralegal to join the company's Portfolio Operations team, which supports the management of Inter Digital's worldwide patent portfolio of more than 30,000 patents and applications.

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.

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution required, with significant knowledge of US, PCT and foreign jurisdiction practice. Significant experience with IP Management Software required, with preference given to IPfolio experience. Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred. Experience with Legal Tracker preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to shift priorities quickly and re-prioritize tasks without compromising deadlines in a dynamic work environment. Technologically inclined candidates, especially with prior experience with organization-wide system updates, strongly preferred. Location Conshohocken, PA or Wilmington, DE Inter Digital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Inter Digital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.