Intellectual Property Analyst and Patent Agent

TeleSign Overview

Every second, of every day, TeleSign protects the world's largest Internet and Cloud properties against fraud. TeleSign Intelligent Authentication provides an easy-to-implement and powerful method for identifying and substantially reducing online fraud and spam using the most widely deployed technology — a user’s phone. The company protects 2.5 billion downstream users in more than 200 countries, offering localization services in 87 languages. In 2011, TeleSign ranked #15 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ and was named Visionary in Gartner’s User Authentication Magic Quadrant.

TeleSign invests first and foremost in our people and is alert to the factors that make up a quality workplace, knowing compensation and personal satisfaction gained from a job done well are only a few. We are passionate about what we do and we enjoy our fellow teammates. We recognize the growth potential that a career with TeleSign offers and we give our employees a highly competitive health and wellness program.

Job Summary

The intellectual property analyst will work with the VP Business Development on executing the companywide intellectual property strategy and overall portfolio management. This involves partnering with the product organization team and outside counsel to file patent applications on new technologies, manage existing applications and outstanding office actions, and manage issued patents and licenses portfolio.

This newly created position empowers the patent analyst to have an immediate and direct impact on the success of the company with much room to grow and develop.

Job Responsibilities

  • Draft invention descriptions and and work with outside counsel to complete provisional, non-provisional, continuation, continuation-in-part, and divisional patent applications with the USPTO
  • Translate innovative product specifications to invention descriptions, complete with necessary figures and diagrams
  • Work with the product and engineering team on specifications and design of new products
  • Assist in the ongoing prosecution of patent applications often in conjunction with outside counsel
  • Evaluate company innovations and product development for patentability and financial worth

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and project management skills
  • Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
  • Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Vizio (or similar program)
  • Attributes: Self-motivated, positive, problem solver, team player, accountable, reliable, consistent, strong work ethic, focused, and organized
  • Engineering, product development, and/or legal background a plus

Perks

  • Generous bonuses based on job performance.
  • Medical, dental, and vision health benefits.
  • Casual, laid-back environment - flip flops welcome.
  • Work with an amazing, dedicated team.
  • Time off and travel encouraged when appropriate

For more information or to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration, please contact careers@telesign.com.