Job Details

At Blue Marble, our mission is to create purposeful products that inspire a love of learning in children and empower parents to raise thoughtful, confident kids. If you envision working for an award-winning company with a mission you can believe in, a playful and energetic culture, a talented team of coworkers, and a bright future, look to Blue Marble!

Blue Marble is a leading innovator in STEM toys, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and inventors. Our Intellectual Property (IP) team plays a crucial role in protecting our creative and technical innovations, ensuring that our unique designs, patents, and trademarks remain secure in a competitive market.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Junior IP Analyst to support our IP team in managing and protecting our growing portfolio of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. This role will also involve research into emerging technologies, competitor products, and industry trends to help strengthen our IP strategy. The ideal candidate will assist with research, administrative tasks, maintain IP records, coordinate filings, and ensure compliance with legal deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and update IP databases and docket to track deadlines for filings, renewals, and other IP-related actions, ensuring timely submissions, accuracy, and completeness of records.
• Conduct preliminary research on trademarks, patents, and other IP matters.
• Assist with drafting correspondence, reports, and presentations related to IP matters.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical IP files for easy retrieval.
• Support with implementation of IP policies, confidentiality agreements, and licensing matters.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining patent, trademark, and copyright applications.
• Organize and maintain document management process for IP-related documents, including licensing and confidentiality agreements.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor products to support IP strategy development.
• Analyze existing patents and prior art to identify potential areas for innovation and differentiation.
• Assist in preparing reports on competitor filings, market trends, and potential patent landscapes.
• Assist in training teams on IP best practices, including brand protection and confidentiality policies.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant certification.
• Strong research skills with the ability to analyze patents, trademarks, and market data.
• 1 to 3 years of prior administrative experience in an IP, legal, or research role.
• Familiarity with IP databases, docketing systems, and online filing systems.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Workplace Arrangement

In-person collaboration is a key aspect of Blue Marble's work culture. This role has been designated as a hybrid, with three days a week expected at corporate headquarters in Ashland, Oregon. This arrangement allows for a balance between in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Blue Marble is proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with multiple plans to choose from
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Blue Marble is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.