TheIncLab is seeking an Intellectual Property Specialist / Paralegal to support the company's software focused defense and aerospace solutions by drafting, preparing, filing and management of patents, licensing, trademarks, and copyright registrations applicable to software and digital solutions.
Requirements
- Experience researching, drafting, and preparing patent, trademark, and copyright filings related to software and digital technology.
- Experience managing IP portfolios, tracking deadlines, renewals, and maintain records of all software-related IP assets.
- Experience conducting due diligence, analyze licensing opportunities, and drafting software IP licensing agreements.
- Experience advising on software-related infringement, enforcement, and defense strategies.
- Experience preparing and filing IP-related compliance, regulatory, technology disclosures.
- Familiarity with software development, patent databases, copyright law, and licensing arrangements.
- Current or former professional software industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Draft software licensing agreements with commercial and government customers.
- Advise on IP strategies for patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
- Manage IP portfolios, renewals, and monitoring for infringement.
- Develop policies to ensure compliance with U.S. and international IP laws.
- Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses for software and defense technologies.
- Prepare and filing patent disclosures, compliance documents, and regulatory approvals.
- Track and meet filing deadlines with USPTO, WIPO, and foreign IP offices.
Other
- Legal degree or certification as a licensed paralegal. Degree or experience in Engineering or Computer Science a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in relevant field.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time based on company and customer needs.
- U.S. Security Clearance Requirements. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret level.
- Strong research, analytical, and written communication abilities
