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Business Development Manager (PCT National‑Phase Services)
Key Responsibilities
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Own the full sales cycle: prospect → discovery → quote → close → onboarding
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Generate and qualify  50 + inbound & outbound leads per month using LinkedIn, industry events, and referral channels
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Present Centerpoint’s fixed‑fee model to university TTOs, startups, and boutique law firms
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Forecast revenue and report weekly pipeline metrics to the founder
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Represent Centerpoint at US & international IP conferences (≈ 20 % travel)
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Collaborate with our paralegal team to ensure seamless hand‑off from sale to filing
Requirements
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3 + years’ success in patent‑services, legal‑tech, or SaaS business development
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Solid grasp of PCT national‑phase workflow and major filing deadlines
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Comfortable running demos and closing $5k–$50k deals
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Proficient with modern CRMs (HubSpot preferred) and outbound‑automation tools
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Self‑starter mentality and the ability to thrive in a remote, scale‑up environment
Compensation & Benefits​
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100 % employer‑paid medical / dental / vision
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401(k) with 4 % match and immediate vesting
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Stipend for home office & continuing education
Patent Paralegal (National‑Phase & Docketing)
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and file PCT national‑phase applications in 20 + jurisdictions via agent portals and IP Australia, EPO, CIPO, etc.
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Maintain internal docket: statutory deadlines, annuities, and client reminders
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Coordinate with foreign associates, translators, and official offices for formalities corrections
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Generate client cost estimates and final invoices using our fixed‑fee templates
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Support Business Development with quick‑turn RFQ data (fee look‑ups, deadline checks)
Requirements
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2 + years’ experience as a patent paralegal or foreign‑filing specialist
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Hands‑on familiarity with PCT regulations, 30/31‑month rules, and e‑filing platforms (EFS‑Web, ePCT, EPO Online Filing)
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Strong attention to detail—zero‑defect mentality
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Excel or Google Sheets power‑user; experience with Anaqua, Patricia, or similar docketing systems a plus
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Ability to communicate clearly with agents worldwide (English mandatory; additional languages welcome)
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary range $60k–$80k depending on experience
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100 % employer‑paid medical / dental / vision
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401(k) with 4 % match and immediate vesting
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Annual professional‑development budget
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To apply for either role, e‑mail your résumé and a short cover letter to careers@centerpoint‑ip.com.