Paralegal

Who is Blueprint?

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We’re bold, smart, agile, and fun.

What does Blueprint do?

Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies.

Why Blueprint?

At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You’ll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world’s best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won’t find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint.

In This Role

In this role, you will support global patent operations for a large enterprise technology company by managing incoming patent office communications, coordinating document workflows, and maintaining accurate IP records. You will work primarily in a heads-down, execution-focused environment with minimal meetings, owning day-to-day operational tasks that ensure patent filings and records are processed accurately and on time. This role offers hands-on exposure to U.S. and international patent procedures (USPTO, EPO, WIPO) and is well-suited for a patent paralegal looking to deepen experience in structured, high-volume IP operations.

Responsibilities

• Download, review, and process incoming ISR and 202 documents from the EPO mailbox on a daily basis.

• Process PCT hardcopy mail, ensuring timely routing, documentation, and record updates.

• Handle European Patent (EP) registration certificates, including processing hardcopies, de-docketing related events in the IP management system, and determining appropriate archiving or shredding actions.

• Verify and download Letters Patent and Registration Certificates and coordinate logistics for offsite storage.

• Manage incoming signature requests by summarizing documents for signature, routing to appropriate signatories, tracking completion, and ensuring timely follow-up.

• Support patent award logistics, including tracking, packaging, and shipping of inventor plaques and gear awards.

• Archive patent documents, prepare certificates for long-term storage, and retrieve documents as needed for audits or validations.

• Assist with special and ad-hoc projects assigned by the Patent Operations team, including audits, data validation checks, and document retrieval efforts.

• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date patent records while meeting established SLAs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in patent operations, intellectual property administration, or a patent paralegal role.

• Demonstrated experience working with patent documents and procedures related to USPTO, EPO, and WIPO.

• At least 1–2 years of experience using Anaqua or a comparable IP management system, including de-docketing events and managing official correspondence.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Word, Excel (intermediate to early-advanced), and PowerPoint.

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarize information and coordinate workflows.

• Prior hands-on experience processing patent office cor