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IP Paralegal
(United States - Remote)
We are seeking a highly motivated and outstanding IP paralegal to join the Cohesity in-house Legal team and grow with the IP and Product (IPP) function as the company grows. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel of IPP, this is a multifaceted role where you will work closely with various stakeholders on key strategic initiatives and program and have the opportunity to be creative, make a big impact, and add immediate value. Your primary focus will be assisting the IP and Product team in protecting the company’s IP, including patents, trademarks, open source software, copyrights and trade secrets.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE
- Assist with implementation of new IP Management System and associated processes.
- Promote IP program through events, recognition programs, and awards
- Assist in managing and coordinating various IP trainings
- Generate IP related reports for strategic decision making and tracking.
- Assist with IP Budget projections and spend tracking.
- Increase Diversity in Innovation by assisting with Diversity Equity and Inclusion IP efforts.
- Collaborate with legal operations to acquire, configure and rollout technologies that increase the team’s efficiency and value to the business
- Develop positive, strong, and collaborative relationships with multiple cross-functional partners (e.g., Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Outside counsel, other Legal teams) to accelerate the team’s effectiveness and ability to deliver on sophisticated, cross-functional tasks
WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years working as a paralegal in the area of patents and experience with an Intellectual Property Management System (IPMS)
- Familiarity with trademark and copyright in high-tech areas
- Experience with establishing an in-house IP processes, systems, and tools
- Technical savvy – must have strong computer skills, including with office productivity software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Drive, etc.) and be open to exploring new technical tools to help the Team
- Familiarity with Project Management Tools and reporting tools (e.g., Asana and PowerBI)
- Ability to juggle multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced environment, both collaborating as a team to stay in sync and working independently to get the job done
- Must be very detail-oriented, process-driven and highly organized
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws
This position has a minimum base salary starting at $115,000/year. Bonus, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible for benefits including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.
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