IP Paralegal
US-CO-Englewood
Attract-careers1
Req #: 93801
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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Overview: Our legal teams support the innovators driving the growth and success of EchoStar and its subsidiaries. From identifying and supporting a variety of corporate legal matters to negotiating the industry's evolving legal landscape, our corporate counselors bring their own kind of invention to effect positive change across the company. Responsibilities: EchoStar is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Intellectual Property Paralegal to join our in-house legal department. In this vital role, you will be a key contributor to our IP team, primarily focusing on patent prosecution and portfolio management while also providing essential support for our growing trademark portfolio. This position is perfect for a collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is passionate about protecting innovation. Key Responsibilities: * Collaborate with outside counsel to manage a large and active U.S. and foreign patent portfolio * Own the patent docketing process using FoundationIP, ensuring all deadlines are meticulously tracked, reported, and met by in-house and outside counsel * Administer the company's inventor awards program and support other patent-related projects * Provide support for the management of the global trademark portfolio, including clearance, filing, and maintenance tasks * Generate portfolio reports and statistics for internal stakeholders * Contribute to a variety of other intellectual property projects as they arise, demonstrating flexibility and a team-player attitude Qualifications: Education and Experience: * A minimum of three (3) years of patent paralegal or patent prosecution assistant experience * A certificate of completion from an ABA-approved Paralegal Education Program, an associate degree in paralegal studies, or a bachelor's degree Skills and Qualifications: * Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment * Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy * Superior written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with team members, inventors, and outside counsel * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) * Prior experience in an in-house corporate legal department preferred * Direct experience with IP docketing software; experience with FoundationIP is a strong plus * Substantive experience with trademark portfolio management * Resourceful research, analytical, and problem-solving skills Visa sponsorship not available for this role
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