Harman International

Harman International

Global IP Paralegal

Novi - Michigan, USA - Cabot Drive

Sponsorship not specified$74k-$108kDetected 22 days ago
Business DevelopmentExcelSupply ChainHRIntellectual PropertyLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The ideal candidate is proactive, client-focused, and comfortable working independently while collaborating across global teams.
  • Our team is committed to maintaining high-quality data and processes that enable exceptional service to our internal clients.
  • This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a portfolio of cutting-edge technologies while working alongside experienced legal and IP professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Support in-house patent attorneys throughout all phases of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, including coordination of filings managed by outside counsel.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records for global patent matters, including invention disclosures, patent applications, prosecution activities, correspondence, due dates, cost information, and related legal matters within Anaqua, Legal Tracker, and other systems.
  • Monitor and maintain patent dockets, ensuring the accuracy of bibliographic data, deadlines, and matter-related information across multiple databases and records.
  • Prepare, coordinate, and process patent-related documents, including declarations, assignments, powers of attorney, petitions, and other prosecution-related filings.
  • Track and maintain records of communications, strategic portfolio information, and other confidential intellectual property matters provided by attorneys, business stakeholders, and external partners.
  • Collaborate with the global IP Operations team on departmental initiatives, process improvements, best practices, and data quality efforts.
  • Serve as a backup for other paralegals and provide general administrative and project support to the Intellectual Property Group as needed.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the organization.

Requirements

  • Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader
  • A high degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity is essential, along with experience supporting both U.S. and foreign patent matters.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Patent Paralegal, Patent Legal Assistant, or Patent Legal Secretary within a law firm or corporate legal department.
  • 3+ years of experience working with IP management systems and patent docketing databases

Nice to have

  • Anaqua experience strongly preferred.

Compensation

  • $ 73,500 - $ 107,800
  • Competitive salary with potential for growth.
  • Salary Ranges:

Benefits

  • Excellent benefit package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, flexible spending, 401K, and more.

Equal opportunity

  • HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
  • Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
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