Company Overview

Come join a higher calling and find a deeper purpose!

As a multi-national Artificial Intelligence Technology Company, we are at the epicenter of the Autonomous Vehicle Universe. Our breakthroughs are leading the industry in autonomous trucking.

While inventing the framework of Autonomous Driving, our current fleet of autonomous Trucks are helping communities receive much-needed supplies and medical equipment around the clock. Our people are some of the most talented engineers and contributors who are leaving behind a historic legacy.

TuSimple was founded half a decade ago with the goal of bringing the top minds in the world together to achieve the dream of a driverless truck solution. With a foundation in computer vision, algorithms, mapping, and Artificial Intelligence, TuSimple is working to create the first global commercially viable Autonomous Freight Network.

Job Overview:

TuSimple is seeking an experienced senior intellectual property (IP) paralegal to join its growing in-house IP team in San Diego, California. As a senior IP paralegal, you will lead and manage all operational aspects of TuSimple's IP department and provide paralegal support to in-house patent attorneys, patent agents, and patent engineers. Your primary responsibilities will include building and managing IP operations, including facilitating correspondence, disclosure and patent docketing, filing, annuities, portfolio review, and file management as well as supporting patent prosecution, freedom-to-operate and competitive intelligence and third party monitoring.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement new policies, procedures and systems for IP operations and administration
Implement and manage docket database, as well as prepare patent docket reports and other IP portfolio reports
Own the daily processing of incoming and outgoing correspondence with US and foreign outside counsel, USPTO and foreign patent offices; administer and maintain file and records management
Supervise other IP support staff
Prepare and file patent applications, responses to Office Actions, Information Disclosure Statements, and other correspondence with the USPTO

Organize and coordinate invention disclosure tracking, review and evaluation; manage administration of the patent award program
Support competitive intelligence and IP monitoring programs
Assist patent engineers, patent agents, and/or patent attorneys on patentability and FTO assessment, transactions, litigation, post-grant proceedings and other IP counseling matters
Track outside counsel and other legal budgets and expenses
Work closely with IP leadership and client groups to enhance working relationships and ensure compliance with established standards and procedures
Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices to enable productivity improvement and cost reduction

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and paralegal certification preferred but equivalent work experience will be considered
5+ years working experience as a patent paralegal, preferably in a corporate IP department
Experience in supervising and managing other support staff.

Knowledge of all areas of administrative support for a corporate patent law practice is critical.
Demonstrated history of successfully supporting patent engineers, patent agents, and/or patent attorneys in the preparation and prosecution of US and non-US patent matters
Proficiency in US, PCT and other country law as it relates to prosecution and deadlines
Ability to work closely with the IP team to develop, implement, and maintain docketing processes, procedures and/or policies for invention disclosures, patents, and patent applications, including daily or periodic clearance of workflow

Experience using various software tools, including EFS and Private PAIR
Ability to take ownership of docket, be proactive with deadlines, set work priorities and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic work environment
Able to work independently and effectively as part of a team while handling multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
Demonstrated team player with willingness to collaborate and perform tasks outside of immediate job description when necessary to benefit the department as a whole

Bonus Points:

Trademark or litigation experience
Mandarin fluency

Perks:

Relocation Assistance, Stock Options
Full Kitchen with unlimited snacks and fruits, free breakfast lunch, and dinner from an array of local restaurants.
Shape the landscape of autonomous driving
Gym membership, Learning/Education Budget
Bonuses

TuSimple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

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