The Intellectual Property Administrator assists in managing and maintaining the company’s worldwide intellectual property portfolio (patents, trademarks, etc) as well as preparation of legal documents and providing other documentation and compliance support.
Responsibilities:
Portfolio management including maintain patent and trademark files, invention disclosure review and tracking, maintain legal budget, perform research as requested, provide reports for patent review meetings, and the preparation of legal documents, and the responsible for the coordination and completion of some government, regulator, and compliance documents, and create electronic can physical flies, ensuring documentation gets filed appropriately.
Required competencies:
At least 3-5 years experience in patent and trademark matters, paralegal experience/certification is a plus.
Experience with creating/maintaining data rooms is a plus
General office skills- filing, faxing, emailing, meeting notes
Strong attention to detail, coordination of multiple projects and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of initiative and the ability to work independently
Advanced knowledge and experience using MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Adaptability to changing work assignments; flexibility with duties
Complete discretion and ability to work with confidential information
Strong problem solving skills