Senior IP Paralegal
Role Description
As a Senior IP Paralegal at Dropbox, you will play a crucial role in supporting our global intellectual property portfolio. You’ll be responsible for patent and trademark prosecution support, docketing, and strategic IP operations. This is a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally with engineers, legal counsel, and external partners on Dropbox’s most innovative technologies. You'll gain high visibility within the legal department and contribute meaningfully to Dropbox’s long-term innovation strategy.
Responsibilities
Manage U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution workflows with outside counsel.
Maintain accurate IP docketing and ensure timely filings.
Support invention disclosure reviews and patent committee meetings.
Tracking and filing Information Disclosure Statements
Assist with IP budget tracking, forecasting, and invoice review.
Coordinate with internal product and engineering teams on IP-related matters.
Maintain and update internal IP records and databases.
Prepare reports related to patent portfolio metrics.
Requirements
Minimum 10+ years of experience as a patent paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international patent prosecution processes.
Strong docketing and data management skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent judgment and the ability to make sound decisions independently.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work cross-functionally within the organization and with outside counsel.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience.
Experience with IP management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting open-source and trademark portfolios.
Experience with Symphony IP Management System and MaxVal IDS.
Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and invoice management tools.
Experience working in a technology company or with software patents.
Compensation
US Zone 1
This role is not available in Zone 1
US Zone 2
$123,900—$167,700 USD
US Zone 3
$110,200—$149,000 USD
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Senior IP Paralegal
Role Description
As a Senior IP Paralegal at Dropbox, you will play a crucial role in supporting our global intellectual property portfolio. You’ll be responsible for patent and trademark prosecution support, docketing, and strategic IP operations. This is a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally with engineers, legal counsel, and external partners on Dropbox’s most innovative technologies. You'll gain high visibility within the legal department and contribute meaningfully to Dropbox’s long-term innovation strategy.
Responsibilities
Manage U.S. and foreign patent and trademark prosecution workflows with outside counsel.
Maintain accurate IP docketing and ensure timely filings.
Support invention disclosure reviews and patent committee meetings.
Tracking and filing Information Disclosure Statements
Assist with IP budget tracking, forecasting, and invoice review.
Coordinate with internal product and engineering teams on IP-related matters.
Maintain and update internal IP records and databases.
Prepare reports related to patent portfolio metrics.
Requirements
Minimum 10+ years of experience as a patent paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department.
In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international patent prosecution processes.
Strong docketing and data management skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent judgment and the ability to make sound decisions independently.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work cross-functionally within the organization and with outside counsel.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience.
Experience with IP management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting open-source and trademark portfolios.
Experience with Symphony IP Management System and MaxVal IDS.
Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and invoice management tools.
Experience working in a technology company or with software patents.
Compensation
US Zone 1
This role is not available in Zone 1
US Zone 2
$123,900—$167,700 USD
US Zone 3
$110,200—$149,000 USD