Job Description

We can't predict what the future holds, but we know Texas Instruments will have a part in shaping it.

We are looking for an early career or experienced candidate who will own patent paralegal prosecution duties, utilizing broad knowledge of patent prosecution procedures, databases, functions, general operating methods and policies of TI’s Law Department and the company. Must be a team player with a positive, professional attitude, have strong follow-up skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About the Job

Responsible for assisting attorneys in executing legal transactions for intellectual property, and securing, preparing, drafting, and processing legal documents at a more senior level. Files documents with appropriate entities in accordance with legal requirements. May docket patent, trademark, and copyright deadlines and check docketing accuracy. Completes tasks or activities supporting implementation of procedures. Requires knowledge of office automation equipment/software related to activities.

Monitor patent docket for timely response to deadlines

Provide full-docket paralegal support to patent lawyers and other patent activity

Assist with the preparation of patent applications, responses to office actions and related documents and correspondence

Electronically file patent applications and responses with the USPTO

Review of correspondence from outside counsel

Administratively coordinate a patent committee

Interact effectively with inventors, invention reviewers, outside counsel and USPTO personnel

Utilize USPTO procedures relating to patent application prosecution; record keeping and follow-ups

Effectively interact with databases (e.g., Anaqua, ClaimMaster, Excel) toupdate records and create law department and business unit reports

Maintain patent files

Other general duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

High School Diploma

1 years of relevant experience

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred qualifications:

1 years of recent Patent Prosecution paralegal experience and/or IP paralegal training

Excellent time management, multi-tasking, analytical and organizational skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent ethics and integrity; demonstrated ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality

Accuracy in work product with excellent proofreading skills

Excellent troubleshooting and follow-up skills

Ability to act independently using solid judgment

Exhibit professionalism and work in a team-oriented environment

Solid understanding of patent intellectual property

Self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision

Why TI?

Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.

We’re different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI

Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.

About Texas Instruments

As a global semiconductor company, we design, manufacture, test and sell analog and embedded processing chips to nearly 100,000 customers. Our products enable electronics everywhere and in things you experience every day - from health care, smart homes and connected cars to drones, smart phones and more. Our passion to create a better and more sustainable world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors drives us to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable.