Patent Paralegal

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Patent Paralegal
The candidate will support the patent process with a core set of administrative tasks and responsibilities (e.g., manage patent docket (e.g., registration, deadlines, agendas), handle e-mails, do filings, organize patent review meetings). Cooperate with Patent Attorneys to manage the patent portfolio (e.g. conduct weekly routine meetings to plan upcoming filings, provide support). Communicate with Patent Offices and national and international patent agents. Compare, check and enter data in a intellectual property (patent) management system. Execute IP transfers. Participate in process and/or quality improvements. Other duties as assigned. Completed Bachelor or Master degree is required. Certified as Formalities Officer or having the drive to be certified. Should have 5+ years of experience, resulting from working as a paralegal in the area of Intellectual Property, preferably patents (in private (law firm) or industrial sector), with an Intellectual Property Management System (IPMS), with MS Office (Word, Excel). Should have a proven track record in working autonomously as well as a team. Should have pro-active attitude in execution as well as in thinking. Should have flexible and willing to adapt. Should have strong focus on accuracy, with a high attention to details. Should be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Should have good (verbal) communicative skills. Should have a good focus for relationship management and expectation management. Should be familiar with working in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders (e.g., attorneys, engineers, managers).

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