Paralegal 1, Intellectual Property
LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 6723 | JOB GRADE: 13
| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Title: Paralegal 1, Intellectual Property
/Legal Assistant
Reports To: Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property
Date Last Revised: June 14, 2024
Position Summary:
Provide administrative and technical support to the Intellectual Property (IP) Department.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in updating and maintaining an IP database management system (e.g., create and update patent, trademark, and general matters in the database).
- Knowledge of both US and foreign IP country laws.
- Support the processing of annual fee payments with external payment services.
- Maintain patent and trademark files.
- Maintain Invention Disclosure files and records.
- Coordinate patent committee meetings and logistics.
- Provide administrative assistance to Intellectual Property counsel and other Patent Department personnel (currently 4 persons).
- Prepare documents related to filing and prosecuting US patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office and Patent (USPTO) and Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications before the US Receiving Office.
- Prepare correspondence to outside counsel and foreign associates regarding progression of prosecution of patents and trademarks in portfolio.
- Manage the patent recognition process, including awards for Meritorious Invention, issued patents and annual Patent Awards dinners.
- Manage intra-company patent department correspondence to exchange patent and trademark application instructions and information.
- Distribute patent application and patent related documents to the appropriate inventors and follow through to completion.
- Assist in monitoring costs and expenses. (Budgets)
- Conduct queries and brief searches in online databases and in-house search tools.
- Evaluate internal databases to create listings and reports as well as Excel and PowerPoint presentations.
- Coordinate and manage calendars and scheduling.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products
- Proficient in working with and managing databases, preferably IP Databases
- Possesses a working understanding of USPTO and PCT documents and formal requirements for patent prosecution
- Knowledge of SAP a plus
Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience
- 1-3 years of patent/legal experience strongly preferred
Skills:
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Motivated, self-starter
- Ability to multi-task
- Proficient in working with and managing databases
- Ability to work cross-functionally with other organizations
- Willingness to learn new skills and execute additional tasks
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Thinks beyond immediate task at hand
Education/Certifications:
- 2-year degree or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited ABA program required; 4-year degree preferred.
- Ohio Notary Public preferred
Position Requirements:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan with Company matching
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- Hybrid Work policy
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- Legal
- Identity Theft and Fraud Protection
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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