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Revelyst

Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal

Irvine, CA · On-site

$113K - $120K/yr

As the Intellectual Property Paralegal, you will have an opportunity to: * Manage and maintain patent and trademark docket, ensuring accurate data entry * Docket new patent and trademark application ...

Gibson Dunn

Intellectual Property Paralegal

New York, NY · On-site

$130K/yr

C., or Orange County the Intellectual Property Paralegal will be responsible for supporting Intellectual Property attorneys in the transactional department. This role reports to the Transactional ...

Wegman

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

Atlanta based Intellectual Property boutique law firm seeking experienced patent paralegal to join their firm. This position will support the Intellectual Property lawyers with preparation of patent ...

Revelyst

Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$113K - $120K/yr

As the Intellectual Property Paralegal, you will have an opportunity to: * Manage and maintain patent and trademark docket, ensuring accurate data entry * Docket new patent and trademark application ...

Revelyst

Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal

Carlsbad, CA · On-site +1

$113K - $120K/yr

As the Intellectual Property Paralegal, you will have an opportunity to: * Manage and maintain patent and trademark docket, ensuring accurate data entry * Docket new patent and trademark application ...

Addison Group

IP Paralegal

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$87K - $115K/yr

IP Paralegal Location (city, state): Scottsdale, AZ Compensation: $87,000 - $115,000 / year ... Legal Services / Intellectual Property Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, and ...

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How much do intellectual property paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for intellectual property paralegal in the United States is $85,883.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Intellectual Property Paralegal, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Intellectual Property Paralegal, you need a solid understanding of IP law, strong research skills, detail orientation, and typically a paralegal certificate or relevant experience. Familiarity with docketing software, USPTO online systems, and trademark/copyright filing platforms is essential. Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring accurate filings, meeting deadlines, and supporting attorneys in protecting clients' intellectual property assets.

What are some typical challenges an Intellectual Property Paralegal might face when managing patent and trademark portfolios?

Intellectual Property Paralegals often manage large volumes of sensitive documents and strict deadlines associated with patent and trademark filings, which can be challenging. Staying current with changing laws and regulations, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders—including attorneys, inventors, and international agents—requires strong organizational and communication skills. Additionally, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely responses to office actions or renewal deadlines is critical to protecting clients’ intellectual property rights.

What is the difference between Intellectual Property Paralegal vs Patent Paralegal?

AspectIntellectual Property ParalegalPatent Paralegal
CredentialsParalegal certificate, possibly IP-specific trainingParalegal certificate, often with patent law coursework
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments handling various IP mattersSpecialized in patent filings, prosecution, and related tasks
Industry UsageCommon in tech, entertainment, and manufacturing sectorsPrimarily in tech, biotech, and engineering industries

Both roles support IP legal teams, but Patent Paralegals focus specifically on patent applications and prosecution, while Intellectual Property Paralegals handle a broader range of IP issues including trademarks and copyrights.

What are Intellectual Property Paralegals?

Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegals are legal professionals who assist attorneys in managing and protecting intellectual property assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. They help with tasks like preparing and filing IP applications, maintaining records, conducting research, and monitoring deadlines. IP Paralegals often liaise with clients, government agencies, and other legal professionals to ensure proper handling of intellectual property matters. Their work is essential for law firms, corporations, and organizations that rely on the protection of their creative and intellectual assets.
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Infographic showing various Intellectual Property Paralegal job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,883 per year, or $41.3 per hour.
Intellectual Property Paralegal

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Chamberlain Group

Oak Brook, IL • On-site

$85K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.
The Intellectual Property Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting the company's growing global patent portfolio by independently developing, implementing, and owning the internal patent docketing system. This role serves as the primary operational steward of patent data, deadlines, and workflows, ensuring accurate lifecycle management of patent assets with minimal supervision. The IP Paralegal is responsible for managing IP-docketing-related communications, monitoring and docketing critical deadlines, and producing portfolio reports for internal stakeholders. The position acts as a key liaison between in-house IP counsel, outside patent law firms, and internal inventors to facilitate efficient patent prosecution and portfolio maintenance.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and own the company's internal patent docketing system, including creating workflows, processes, and controls for tracking global patent assets throughout their entire lifecycle, with minimal supervision
  • Establish communication procedures with outside patent law firms and serving as a primary point of contact with the law firms to facilitate accurate record keeping within the IP management system
  • Institute internal procedures for opening, updating, auditing, and closing patent matters in the IP management system to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and long-term portfolio integrity
  • Independently track, monitor, and docket critical deadlines such as patent prosecution milestones, maintenance fees, and annuities using the company's IP portfolio management system
  • Generate standard and ad hoc reports regarding portfolio status, deadlines, and metrics for internal stakeholders
  • Manage the shared Legal/IP e-mail inbox and triaging incoming communications from both internal stakeholders and external counsel, including identifying communications that require attorney review
  • Communicate with internal inventors to assist with capturing invention disclosures, execution of formal documents, and collection of information required for patent filings

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree

Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience as an Intellectual Property Paralegal, with a strong emphasis on utility and design patent prosecution, preferably in an in-house legal department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Understanding of USPTO patent practice

  • Hands-on experience using an IP docketing or portfolio management system to track intellectual property assets across their lifecycle

  • Experience coordinating with outside counsel as well as cross-functional internal stakeholders

  • Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail, time-management abilities, and written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
  • Paralegal certificate

Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience with Symphony® / MaxVal® IP portfolio management systems.

  • Experience with foreign patent practices.

  • Experience with trademark prosecution and docketing.

  • Familiarity with global patent filing and prosecution processes across multiple jurisdictions

#LI- Hybrid - Oak Brook, IL
#LI- Remote - USA only
#LI-MM1
The pay range for this position is $85,500.00 - $162,975.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you'll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We're committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence Recruiting@Chamberlain.com.
NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.

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