Intellectual Property Coordinator

Kreate is a family-owned plastic injection molding company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, with operations across five states. We create consumer goods sold by major retailers—products that improve everyday experiences for the people who use them.

What makes Kreate different is how we think. We’re on a mission to reimagine familiar product categories and turn “same old” into “new and improved.” That mindset drives everything we do—from product development and manufacturing to how we invest in our people and run our operations.

Innovation at Kreate isn’t limited to engineering or design teams. It shows up on the plant floor, in continuous improvement efforts, in how we adopt new technologies, and in how we support our teams. We’re always evolving—our processes, our tools, and our capabilities—because we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere.

As a family-owned company, we take a long-term approach to growth. We value accountability, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, learn new skills, and help shape how we build products and run our business.

If you’re looking for a place where innovation is expected, initiative is encouraged, and your work truly matters,
we’d love to Kreate the future together
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The IP Coordinator will support the administration and coordination of the company’s patent portfolio by managing communications, documentation, and filing processes. This role will serve as the organizational hub between internal teams and external patent attorneys, ensuring patent-related activities are tracked, scheduled, and executed accurately and on time. The position is administrative and process-focused, requiring familiarity with patent workflows rather than providing legal or technical guidance.

The ideal candidate has prior experience working in a legal or patent environment and thrives in a detail-oriented role.

• Manage and track ongoing email communications related to patents with internal teams and external patent attorneys
• Schedule meetings and calls with patent attorneys and maintain organized records of discussions and decisions
• Coordinate domestic and international patent filings, including tracking deadlines, submissions, and required documentation
• Maintain accurate and well-organized patent records, files, and databases
• Assist with expanding patent filings internationally by coordinating required materials and communications
• Record and document patent-related details, timelines, and status updates
• Provide general clerical and administrative support related to patent activities
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and legal counsel to ensure smooth information flow
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and external filing requirements

• Previous experience working in a legal environment, law firm, or with a patent attorney
• Familiarity with patent law processes and terminology
• Paralegal background or patent legal assistant/administrative experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple communications and deadlines
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information
• High attention to detail and strong written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a support role focused on coordination and execution rather than decision-making
• Proficiency with email, document management systems, and scheduling tools

• Location:
  
  this will be a mostly remote role with ability to report to our Atlanta office as needed
• This position will report to the CIO

Kreate is an equal opportunity employer. The Statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

The pay range for this role is: 75,000 - 80,000 USD per year (Remote)