Intellectual Property Paralegal

Do you yearn to learn Do you love adding trademark symbols to everything everywhere Cricut is looking for a smart self-starter with experience in the intellectual property landscape. You will assist in protecting Cricuts growing intellectual property portfolio enforcing IP rights reviewing agreements and researching cutting edge topics supporting our Intellectual Property Legal Team.

Essential Functions

• Be interested and passionate about protecting the companys intellectual property
• Assist with patent and trademark searches 
• Be willing to play detective in uncovering malfeasance through regular online monitoring
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with positivity and professionalism and a sense of humor 
• Maintain patent trademark and copyright dockets
• File patent trademark and copyright applications and outgoing prosecution items with the USPTO and Copyright Office
• Keep oversight of filings and other projects to ensure they are completed on time and on budget
• Prepare scintillating slide decks regarding IP updates and other legal issues involving the company
• Timely review and respond to incoming correspondence from patent offices and foreign counsel
• Respond professionally to Cricut member IP-related questions
• Efficiently perform legal research assignments
• Be curious about best industry practices and both business and legal developments

Qualifications :

• Working knowledge of patents copyrights and trademarks and other IP matters
• Experience with foreign and domestic patent prosecution and maintenance
• Positive demeanor with strong organizational skills
• Excellent proficiency in Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Legal search methodologies and enforcement protocols
• Superior analytical and communication skills with ability to change communication style based on need 

Additional Information :

A Quick Note Before You Apply

Cricut is in a powerful chapter of transformation. Were evolving fastrefining our strategy growing our teams and raising the bar across the board. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of personbut its not for everyone.

Were looking for A-playerspeople who dont just meet expectations but consistently exceed them. If you thrive in dynamic environments and find joy in turning challenges into momentum keep reading.

Heres what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

You have a bias for urgency.
You dont wait for perfect clarity to take actionyou start learn and adjust. You believe that speed matters especially when paired with thoughtfulness. You ask: What can move forward today and push past inertia.

You set high standardsespecially for yourself.
Youre proud of your work and protective of your reputation. You take ownership deliver quality and dont cut corners. You hold yourself accountable without waiting to be asked.

You stay focused when things are moving fast.
You can identify what really matters and dont get distracted by noise. You prioritize well and manage your time wisely.

You collaborate like a pro.
You elevate the people around you communicate clearly and give thoughtful feedback. Youre low ego high outputand your team loves working with you.

What to Do Next: 

Please attach your resume including links to your portfolio where applicable. If you want to show your super powers in other ways include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut is an employer who values individuality equality and diversity so tell us what youre all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast whether you think you are a good one or not we would love to hear about it when you send us your information!

At Cricut we celebrate inclusion and diversity. Cricut is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Cricut prohibits discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual identity gender identity marital status veteran status nationality citizenship age disability medical condition pregnancy or any other unlawful consideration. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Cricut participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time