As an IP Paralegal, you’ll play a crucial role in the management of our patent portfolio. Your responsibilities will include processing US Patent Center mail, monitoring docket reports and ensuring the filing of timely responses to office actions. You’ll collaborate with inventors, paralegals, attorneys, outside counsel and other stakeholders to maintain accurate IP records and support the patent process.
Responsibilities
Promptly process patent correspondence from the USPTO and foreign IP firms.
Draft and prepare patent filing and prosecution related documents.
Docket and take appropriate action to monitor and meet patent prosecution and maintenance fee deadlines.
Coordinate with IP attorneys and paralegals on various projects.
Prepare and send instructions to outside counsel based on patent-related activities; including foreign filing.
File US patent applications/responses and record assignments accurately.
Support IP Decision Maker Meetings and provide follow-up instructions to outside counsel.
Conduct patent and assignment related research.
Assist with IP asset integration and divestitures.
Docket trademark renewals and other portfolio updates.
Review IP firm invoices for accuracy and compliance with billing requirements.
Qualifications
3+ years of patent docketing experience.
Familiarity with worldwide patent processes and procedures.
Experience in filing electronically with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Proficiency in using patent docketing software and tools such as Anaqua or similar.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong initiative and ability to take ownership and work effectively as part of a team.
Excellent communication, organizational and collaboration abilities.
Experience with legal e-billing systems and trademark docketing is a plus.
Perks:
Competitive compensation package.
Flexible work arrangements.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
About Us
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits
About The Team
We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.
onsemi is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The Company maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination or harassment against any qualified applicant or employee to the extent prohibited by federal, state and local laws and regulations. By way of example, discrimination on the basis of race (actual or perceived), ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law is prohibited.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
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