Intellectual Property Paralegal

Intellectual Property ParalegalLocationUS-PA-New HollandID2024-25967CategoryLegalPosition TypeFull-timeOverviewCNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company dedicated to advancing the noble work of agriculture and construction workers. Driven by our shared purpose of Breaking New Ground, we are passionate about bringing Innovation, Sustainability, and Productivity to all that we do. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial's 37,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world through our core brands: Case IH, STEYR, New Holland Agriculture, CASE, and New Holland Construction.The Intellectual Property Paralegal role includes preparing, processing, submitting and monitoring Intellectual Property (IP), primarily U.S. and foreign patents and patent applications. Duties include filing patent applications and other application documents, maintaining patent portfolios, coordinating with staff attorneys and paralegals, docketing correspondence from the U.S. and foreign patent offices, filing with the U.S. Patent Office, and maintaining IP agreements.ResponsibilitiesUpdating records in docketing software relating to invention disclosures from the North America product development centers.• Preparing inventors' declarations, information disclosure statements, priority document submissions, assignment documents, and US national phase and Paris Convention applications, design patent applications, provisional-to-nonprovisional and provisional-to-PCT conversions, and other application documents and filing same with the U.S. Patent Office.• Gathering necessary disclosure information and preparing and submitting defensive publications.• Auditing paper and electronic files in accordance with IP department guidelines.• Managing and docketing correspondence and documents from government intellectual property offices.• Corresponding with global associates and IP department members regarding prosecution and maintenance of the US and foreign patent portfolio.• Administering the patent and trademark maintenance fee review process, including paying maintenance fees with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and instructing service providers for paying maintenance fees.• Assisting in biannual audits of inventor awards payments and providing instructions and reports on awards to HR and product development.• Maintaining the deposit account with the U.S. Patent Office.• Processing invoices from vendors and logging expenses in the docketing software platform.• Docketing IP agreements.• Administering the docketing software platform, including granting users access.The annual salary for this role is $65,625 - $87,500 (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)QualificationsThe qualified candidate will have:• Paralegal Certificate or Associate's degreeThe ideal candidate will have:• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Excellent computer skills (MS Office)• Familiarity with Anaqua docketing softwareCompany BenefitsCNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click here for more information!EEOUS applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnhind.com.Read about our company's commitment to pay transparency by clicking this link: pay transparency notice.Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Click here to get started.