Intellectual Property Paralegal

POSITION OVERVIEW

In this role, you will be responsible for managing Regal Rexnord's global intellectual property docket and portfolio in coordination with our Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, outside counsel, and key internal stakeholders throughout the organization. You will manage various patent and trademark prosecution matters day-to-day and provide guidance related to patents, trademarks, and domain names. This role presents an exciting opportunity to engage with cross-functional stakeholders to drive innovation and support a diverse range of products. You will report directly to the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel. Preferred hybrid onsite presence at our Chicago (Rosemont) or Milwaukee office. Remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the global intellectual property (IP) portfolio in coordination with Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, outside counsel, and key internal stakeholders.

• Maintain and monitor patent and trademark dockets, including managing deadlines, coordinating with outside counsel, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and gathering documentation required for filings.

• Maintain intellectual property database (CPI).

• Manage patent annuity and trademark renewal processes, including facilitating internal review in advance of renewal deadlines.

• Support the invention disclosure and review process, initial patent searches, clearance assessments, and related prosecution matters.

• Manage trademark clearance searches and related prosecution matters for new trademark applications.

• Communicate with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and foreign associates on IP-related matters.

• Prepare regular reports on the status of the patent and trademark portfolio as well as specific matters.

• Assist in reviewing IP agreements, including, for example, non-disclosure agreements and licensing terms.

• Collaborate with outside counsel and oversee budgets for IP-related activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate

• 7+ years experience managing patent and trademark docketing and filings (U.S. and International).

• Strong customer service orientation and oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate deadlines and requirements for IP matters to internal stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage and process large volumes of complex information and provide clear practical guidance to business leaders.

• Effective project management skills to drive processes and initiatives forward efficiently and in a timely manner.

• Proficiency with intellectual property database management systems, specifically CPI.

• Experience with electronic research tools and electronic filing systems for patent and trademark prosecution (i.e., USPTO, WIPO).

• Experience conducting, evaluating, and reporting patent and trademark clearance searches and opinions.

• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Large law firm experience supporting intellectual property matters for industrial/manufacturing clients

• In-house experience at a global industrial/manufacturing company

• Experience with invoicing and budgeting, specifically Legal Tracker proficiency

• Experience with domain management and UDRP proceedings

• Contract experience, specifically non-disclosure agreements, assignments, and licensing

• Experience reviewing marketing, advertising, and product claims

• Copyright experience

Travel: Up to 15%

Language: English

Compensation:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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