Patent Paralegal Project Manager
Sun IP's industry-leading patent translation, foreign filing, patent and trademark renewals, and annuity solutions empower intellectual property professionals to seamlessly protect innovation around the globe.
This role involves overseeing and managing patent filing requests. You will work closely with clients, translators, and internal teams to ensure that all requests are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.
Your key responsibilities include preparing documents required for EP, PCT, and foreign applications, proactively initiating responses to official communications and notifications, coordinating filings of EP/international and foreign patent applications, and monitoring assigned cases to ensure timely completion.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* 1-2 years of experience as a patent paralegal in either a law firm or corporate setting
* Experience working with EP, PCT, and foreign applications
* Strong organizational, leadership, and management abilities
* Significant experience managing complex projects
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Successful track record of collaboration with diverse stakeholders
Beyond the Basics:
* Strong experience implementing translation tools into existing workflows
* Comfort working with CAT tools (memoQ fluency a plus) and various Machine Translation engines
* Ability to define processes and standards for translation and quality assurance
* Skilled at training internal and external users in MTPE & TM workflows
* Skilled at vendor recruitment and negotiations