Intellectual Property Paralegal

About the role

Cricut is looking for a smart self-starter with experience in the intellectual property landscape. You will assist in protecting Cricut’s growing intellectual property portfolio, enforcing IP rights, reviewing agreements, and researching cutting-edge topics supporting our Intellectual Property Legal Team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patent and trademark searches
• Conduct online monitoring to uncover potential IP malfeasance
• Maintain patent, trademark, and copyright dockets
• File patent, trademark, and copyright applications and outgoing prosecution items with the USPTO and Copyright Office
• Oversee filings and projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion
• Prepare slide decks regarding IP updates and other legal issues
• Review and respond to incoming correspondence from patent offices and foreign counsel
• Respond professionally to Cricut member IP-related questions
• Perform legal research assignments efficiently
• Stay curious about best industry practices and both business and legal developments

Requirements

• Working knowledge of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other IP matters
• Experience with foreign and domestic patent prosecution and maintenance
• Strong organizational skills and a positive demeanor
• Excellent proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with legal search methodologies and enforcement protocols
• Superior analytical and communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style as needed

About Cricut

Cricut empowers people to make and personalize almost anything—from custom cards and apparel to everyday items and home décor. Our smart cutting machines, design apps, and materials make creativity easy and accessible for everyone. We believe everyone is born creative, and our mission is to put the power of handmade into the hands of all. With a passionate community of Makers around the world, Cricut helps turn inspiration into real, tangible creations—one project at a time.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Bias for urgency: you take action, learn, and adjust without waiting for perfect clarity
• High personal standards: you take ownership, deliver quality, and hold yourself accountable
• Focus in fast-moving environments: you prioritize effectively and manage time wisely
• Strong collaboration skills: you elevate others, communicate clearly, and give thoughtful feedback