Halborn

IP Research Analyst

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Legal Services, Intellectual Property, Legal Research & ConsultingIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Fully Remote (US)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Harbor is seeking an IP Research Analyst to join the Research + Intelligence division. The IP Research Analyst position will be responsible for conducting legal research and performing retrieval tasks in support of Harbor’s law firm clients through the effective utilization of electronic research resources and other internal tools.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts legal, business, and other research and reference work, including sophisticated, in-depth research and analysis utilizing legal and non-legal information resources.
  • Conducts effective reference interviews and distills research results into clear and concise reports of findings.
  • Evaluates diverse information sources for currency, reliability, relevance, and cost-effectiveness and selects the optimal resources for research requests.
  • Assists in the instruction of attorneys, legal assistants, and others in the use of legal research tools and services.
  • Maintains research proficiency across a wide spectrum of business, legal, legislative, analytics and docket resources including Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Pacer, WK VitalLaw, and Lex Machina among others.
  • Effectively supports a range of IP-related research, via moderate to strong experience, including retrieval of patents (US, international) and patent file histories, case research related to IP concepts, USPTO cases and decisions (PTAB and TTAB dockets / cases / decisions / orders), patent portfolio compilation, review of patent landscape, and similar requests.
  • Effectively utilizes request tracking software to track and process research requests.
  • Continues professional development through library association membership and activities.

Qualifications

  • MLS or JD and/or demonstrated relevant professional research experience in a private law firm or academic law library, special library, or research center.
  • 5+ years’ experience providing research in a private law firm, academic law library or special library or research center.
  • Experience with legal and business information resources, online database searching, business research and legal research practice and procedures.
  • Experience using Lexis, Westlaw, and other standard legal research databases.
  • Experience with most or all of Corsearch, Darts-IP, Docket Navigator, PatDocs, Lexis patent resources, and PatSnap; familiarity with sites such as USPTO, Copyright.gov, Espacenet, and similar also preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Responsiveness and demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines.
  • Client service orientation combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented team, yet also independently with minimal supervision.

About Us

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 800+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status.

Skills

Legal Research
Patent Retrieval
Patent Landscape Analysis
Legal and Business Research
Legal Databases (Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Pacer, WK VitalLaw, Lex Machina)
Research Software (Request Tracking Software)
Legal Documentation
Legal Analysis
Legal Writing
Legal Technology

Halborn

Cybersecurity for blockchain and digital assets

About Halborn

Halborn specializes in cybersecurity focused on blockchain technology and digital assets. The firm provides security audits, penetration testing, and consulting services to clients in the digital finance sector, including cryptocurrency exchanges and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) companies. Their services help ensure the security of digital assets and financial infrastructure by addressing the specific security threats associated with blockchain technology. Halborn stands out from competitors due to its deep understanding of both blockchain and traditional financial security, which allows them to offer tailored solutions. The company's goal is to protect businesses from security threats, ensuring the safe operation of digital exchanges and the integrity of smart contract infrastructure.

Miami, FloridaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$87.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Company Equity

Risks

Increased targeting of Bitcoin hot wallets poses risks to Halborn's clients.
AI-powered social media bot farms could introduce new cyber threats.
Ongoing vulnerabilities in smart contracts remain a challenge for Halborn's services.

Differentiation

Halborn specializes in blockchain and digital asset cybersecurity, setting it apart.
The company offers high-level security audits and penetration testing for DeFi clients.
Halborn's expertise in both blockchain and traditional finance security is unique.

Upsides

Growing demand for blockchain security boosts Halborn's market potential.
Partnerships with Tholos and Orion Protocol enhance Halborn's Web3 security reputation.
Tokenized real-world assets present new opportunities for Halborn's security solutions.

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