Intellectual Property Paralegal
Job Location:
Oak Brook, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners businesses and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands LiftMaster and Chamberlain are found in 51 million homes and 14 million people rely on the myQ app daily.
The Intellectual Property Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting the companys growing global patent portfolio by independently developing implementing and owning the internal patent docketing system. This role serves as the primary operational steward of patent data deadlines and workflows ensuring accurate lifecycle management of patent assets with minimal supervision. The IP Paralegal is responsible for managing IP-docketing-related communications monitoring and docketing critical deadlines and producing portfolio reports for internal stakeholders. The position acts as a key liaison between in-house IP counsel outside patent law firms and internal inventors to facilitate efficient patent prosecution and portfolio maintenance.
Design implement and own the companys internal patent docketing system including creating workflows processes and controls for tracking global patent assets throughout their entire lifecycle with minimal supervision
Establish communication procedures with outside patent law firms and serving as a primary point of contact with the law firms to facilitate accurate record keeping within the IP management system
Institute internal procedures for opening updating auditing and closing patent matters in the IP management system to ensure data accuracy consistency and long-term portfolio integrity
Independently track monitor and docket critical deadlines such as patent prosecution milestones maintenance fees and annuities using the companys IP portfolio management system
Generate standard and ad hoc reports regarding portfolio status deadlines and metrics for internal stakeholders
Manage the shared Legal/IP e-mail inbox and triaging incoming communications from both internal stakeholders and external counsel including identifying communications that require attorney review
Communicate with internal inventors to assist with capturing invention disclosures execution of formal documents and collection of information required for patent filings
Education/Certifications:
Bachelors Degree
Experience:
5 years of experience as an Intellectual Property Paralegal with a strong emphasis on utility and design patent prosecution preferably in an inhouse legal department.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Understanding of USPTO patent practice
Handson experience using an IP docketing or portfolio management system to track intellectual property assets across their lifecycle
Experience coordinating with outside counsel as well as crossfunctional internal stakeholders
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail timemanagement abilities and written and verbal communication skills
Education/Certifications:
Paralegal certificate
Experience:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Experience with Symphony / MaxVal IP portfolio management systems.
Experience with foreign patent practices.
Experience with trademark prosecution and docketing.
Familiarity with global patent filing and prosecution processes across multiple jurisdictions
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The pay range for this position is $85500.00 - $162975.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including but not limited to the position offered location education training and/or addition to base pay also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and youll be considered for this role regardless of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation ancestry; marital disabled or veteran status. Were committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
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