Noel Ng

About Noel Ng

Experienced Legal Operations and Intellectual Property professional with a strong background supporting global legal teams in fast-paced, tech-driven environments. I specialize in bridging the gap between legal, IT, and business functions to drive operational excellence and implement scalable legal technology solutions.At Ansys, I manage end-to-end legal support for our IP department—from Anaqua administration and SimpleLegal invoice workflows to M&A integration, vendor coordination, and trademark/copyright portfolio oversight. I’ve developed scalable processes, streamlined reporting, and improved legal-tech adoption across business units. My work directly contributes to operational improvements, legal compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across departments like Finance, Procurement, and IT.What sets me apart is my passion for legal innovation—whether it’s building SharePoint solutions to improve transparency, automating workflows with low-code tools, or developing scalable tracking systems. I take initiative, adapt quickly, and enjoy solving complex challenges through thoughtful process design.I understand the complexities of global IP management—whether tracking renewal deadlines, handling assignment recordation post-acquisition, or developing clean audit trails in Anaqua. My goal is always the same: to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in every part of the IP lifecycle.Areas of Expertise:• Legal Operations & Systems (Anaqua, DocuSign, SharePoint, SimpleLegal)• Global IP Portfolio Management (Patents, Trademarks, Copyright)• Legal Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration• M&A IP Integration & Assignment Recordation• Vendor & Invoice Management• Legal Tech Enablement & Data Analytics

Experience

1. Senior Ip Paralegal

   Ansys

   Oct 2019 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   IP database administration; docket patent/trademark all matters worldwide on Anaqua from IDF to post-issuance- Support US patent application, responses, issuance, and maintenance. eFile US and PCT patent applications in PAIR and related prosecution- Prepare and support US trademark registrations, eFile US Trademark applications and related prosecution- Prepare and support US copyright registrations- Maintain and track trade secret logs- Maintain and administer ANSYS\' IP management and patent analytics tools- Correspond with outside law firm in IP administration matters- Schedule and coordinate Patent Review Board meeting, manage invention review activities including meeting preparation, scheduling and reporting- Assist inventor / patent attorney / patent agents with data entry into and report generation from Anaqua and patent analytics tool- Design and implement the Patent Recognition program for inventors and the quarterly patent awards program- Process all patent, trademark and copyright prosecution spending (invoices, deposit account, and annuities); review for accuracy and track via master spreadsheet- Help administer standard non-disclosure agreement process- Create and maintain online records for various agreements by US legal team

Education

• California State University - East Bay

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration in Finance and Corporate Management

Skills

• Outlook
• Project Management
• Human Resources
• Program Management
• Time Management
• Analysis
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Finance
• Microsoft Office
• Powerpoint
• Vendor Management
• Team Building
• Professional Services