Crystal Lagoons is a multi-national company that has developed an innovative concept and technology to transform any destination in the world into an idyllic beach paradise. The patented, state-of-the-art technology enables crystalline lagoons of unlimited sizes to be built, surrounded by palm trees and white sandy beaches, transforming cities all over the world into a tropical paradise. Known as the World’s Top Amenity, these breathtaking turquoise water destinations are revolutionizing the real estate market and urban life, adding substantial value to the communities where these lagoons are present. Crystal Lagoons partners with all types of organizations like developers, municipalities, and entertainment and hospitality companies across the globe to create tropical beach paradise with low construction and maintenance costs. We are seeking a Junior IP Specialist to join the IP team at our Miami office.
About the Job:
Execute the full patent lifecycle, from filing through prosecution and maintenance, to fortify Crystal Lagoons' global patent portfolio with efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. Specific Responsabilities: Draft and prosecute patent applications globally, coordinating with external counsel and responding to office actions, to secure granted rights on schedule and within budget. Implement generative AI tools and specialized IP software into daily prosecution and portfolio activities, ensuring their use complies with confidentiality and privilege requirements, to increase efficiency and consistency of the department's output. Research emerging legal technology and support the definition of AI adoption safeguards for the department's automated processes, to ensure compliance with attorney-client privilege and data confidentiality standards. Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses through prior-art research and AI-driven search platforms, and synthesize the resulting technical recommendations to guide development teams toward more patentable and commercially viable innovation paths. Maintain the global patent portfolio's records, deadlines, and renewals using specialized management software, to ensure data integrity and timely visibility for internal stakeholders. Manage the intake-to-filing pipeline for new IP rights, from invention disclosure through application preparation, to grow the global portfolio accurately and on schedule. Monitor competitor portfolios and technology or market trends, to produce intelligence reports that inform the department's strategic decisions. Advise internal teams and review IP-related contracts and licensing agreements, to align company projects with international IP protection standards and mitigate legal risk.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related fields.
Legal education (JD/LL.B. or equivalent); admission to the Bar is preferred, but not mandatory.
Solid knowledge of IP law (patent prosecution fundamentals), acquired through formal education or equivalent professional training.1 - 3 years in patent prosecution and IP clearance, in a tech-focused law firm or corporate legal department.
Demonstrated experience evaluating patentability, preparing technical documents, and conducting FTO searches. Generative AI/LLM tools for drafting and legal research.
Knowledge in IP search/surveillance/portfolio management software.
Patent prosecution across multiple jurisdictions.
Advanced level in English.
Advanced level in Spanish.
