Tandem Diabetes Care is looking for a Principal IP and Product Paralegal to manage their patent, trademark, and domain name portfolios and to act as a key partner in implementing the company's IP and product compliance strategies.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability managing complex, global IP portfolios with timeliness, accuracy, and minimal attorney oversight.
- Advanced knowledge of U.S. and international IP procedures, with ability to work independently on complex matters.
- Deep proficiency with IP Matter Management systems, docketing tools, and analytics platforms.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe software.
- Paralegal certificate, highly preferred.
- A combination of law firm and in-house legal department experience, preferred.
- CA Notary Public certification, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implements and optimizes IP docketing, matter management, and tracking systems.
- Independently oversees global patent, trademark, and domain name portfolios, ensuring data accuracy and timely prosecution, renewals, and enforcement.
- Leads development and execution of IP portfolio reports, dashboards, and analytics to inform strategic decision-making.
- Develops and maintains SOPs, workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drives invention disclosure intake, triage, and evaluation processes.
- Prepares patent filing documents and coordinates global filings with outside counsel.
- Manages global annuity and maintenance fee payments.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A/B.S.) in related field or combination of equivalent education and applicable work experience.
- 15+ years of experience as a paralegal.
- Ability to exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
- Able to proactively identify issues and propose solutions to reduce risk for the company.
- Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to a range of audiences in a clear and concise manner.
