IP Paralegal

Electrolux•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

With ambitions as big as ours, we need employees who will help reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for more enjoyable and sustainable living around the world. Electrolux is looking for an IP Paralegal to become an integral part of the legal team in a stable, highly regarded consumer goods corporation. The position will report to the Senior Associate General Counsel, and work with the other lawyers in the Legal Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal studies certificate
3+ years of experience as a paralegal or similar legal role, with experience in a corporate legal department strongly preferred
Experience drafting, negotiating, and/or managing contracts in a corporate legal department
Experience working in MS Office Suite (Office, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Extensive knowledge of U.S. trademark rules and procedure; working knowledge of national laws of other countries; knowledge of Paris Convention and deadlines set therein and familiarity with the Madrid Protocol;
Proficient with electronic research tools such as Saegis, USPTO and WIPO databases; and conduct preliminary trademark searches
Proficient with USPTO electronic trademark filing systems
Experience with Intellectual Property docketing systems, patent and trademark.
Strong organizational and time and deadline management skills
Must be a good planner who is very detail-oriented and has the ability to organize and prioritize
Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion
Ability to manage deadlines
Ability to work together with legal team members on special projects, initiatives, or other matters that may arise from time to time.

Responsibilities

Work with and manage a global trademark portfolio, including: Prepare and file U.S. trademark applications, including electronic filings with follow through to registration and post-registration maintenance and renewals; Manage trademark docket for deadlines; understand docket and deadlines and action needed on each file; Conduct electronic recordation of assignment documents; review Notice of Recordation and report same to client and prepare client status reports; Comprehend chain of title in U.S. trademarks and ability to perfect same; Coordinate with foreign counsel on international clearance, filing, maintenance and renewal matters; Conduct trademark clearance searches, assist with trademark clearance projects, including U.S. screening and full searches and international screening and formal counsel searches, and prepare initial, non‑legal assessments identifying potential risks and issues for attorney review and final conclusions; Assist in preparing and filing of trademark oppositions and cancellation proceedings; and Assist in trademark filing strategy discussions and due diligence;
Develop and deliver training to internal business stakeholders on intellectual property fundamentals, processes, and compliance requirements, enabling effective participation in IP protection and risk mitigation activities;
Manage anti-counterfeiting activities and online takedowns; Coordinate cease and desist letters/online take down notices with Electrolux managing IP counsel, and business leaders.
Assist with preparing and execution of IP related agreements including confidentiality agreements, joint development agreements, IP allocation agreements, technology procurement agreements, content acquisition agreements, licensing agreements, and settlement agreements in close coordination with Electrolux managing IP counsel;
Prepare and file U.S. copyright applications
Coordinate the gathering of evidence in support of copyright, trademark and patent litigation proceedings.
Assist with due diligence activities in support of Electrolux M&A activities;
Support patent prosecution team with docketing and filings.