Description

The Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal will be primarily responsible for docketing, managing, tracking, and monitoring the UCR IP portfolio activities. Working as part of the Office of Technology Partnerships (OTP) within Research and Economic Development (RED), the IP Paralegal will assist with determining patentability of institution's inventions, including docketing, tracking, monitoring UCR patent portfolio activities, data entry into respective patent tracking and docketing software systems, assist with preparation and completion of patent documents and forms, track patent procedural requirements, timelines, and bar dates, and assist in monitoring UCR’s IP budget. The IP Paralegal will also be responsible for reporting inventions and ongoing patent prosecution status to all required sponsors.

Requirements

Working knowledge of and application of standard principles, theories and concepts such as laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to the protection and management of intellectual property, university technology transfer, and general scientific and/or technical skills in subject matter area. Working knowledge of commercial patent docketing systems. Ability to market technology to industrial partners; knowledge of contracts and grants. Familiarity of UC patent tracking database, Wellspring Sophia, or comparably similar. Experience with federally funded research, including proper reporting of inventions, electing to retain title, and filing patent applications, etc. using iEdison or other US government invention reporting forms. Working knowledge of law firm billing practices. Demonstrated ability to carefully review and interpret a variety of legal invoices for legal work from law firms to assess correctness and accuracy. 

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Gmail, Drive, etc.). Excellent communicator: includes verbal and written communications, active listening and critical thinking. Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service oriented individual who will be responsive to the needs of faculty, students, staff, entrepreneurs, industry partners, clients, attorneys, and patent office representatives. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments and work independently to complete assignments, responding appropriately to competing requirements and changing priorities. Demonstrated record as a team player within a diverse environment.