Chamberlain Group

Intellectual Property Paralegal

Oak Brook, IL

Sponsorship not specified$86k-$163kDetected 20 days ago

AuditingIntellectual PropertyCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company.
Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide.
Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain®, are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.

Design, implement, and own the company's internal patent docketing system, including creating workflows, processes, and controls for tracking global patent assets throughout their entire lifecycle, with minimal supervision
Manage the shared Legal/IP e-mail inbox and triaging incoming communications from both internal stakeholders and external counsel, including identifying communications that require attorney review

Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of experience as an Intellectual Property Paralegal, with a strong emphasis on utility and design patent prosecution, preferably in an in ‑ house legal department.
Communicate with internal inventors to assist with capturing invention disclosures, execution of formal documents, and collection of information required for patent filings

Paralegal certificate
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you'll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry
marital, disabled or veteran status.

Understanding of USPTO patent practice
Hands ‑ on experience using an IP docketing or portfolio management system to track intellectual property assets across their lifecycle
Experience coordinating with outside counsel as well as cross ‑ functional internal stakeholders
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail, time ‑ management abilities, and written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Symphony® / MaxVal® IP portfolio management systems.
Experience with foreign patent practices.
Experience with trademark prosecution and docketing.
Familiarity with global patent filing and prosecution processes across multiple jurisdictions

The pay range for this position is $85,500.00 - $162,975.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Education/Certifications:
In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The Intellectual Property Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting the company's growing global patent portfolio by independently developing, implementing, and owning the internal patent docketing system.
This role serves as the primary operational steward of patent data, deadlines, and workflows, ensuring accurate lifecycle management of patent assets with minimal supervision.
The IP Paralegal is responsible for managing IP-docketing-related communications, monitoring and docketing critical deadlines, and producing portfolio reports for internal stakeholders.
The position acts as a key liaison between in-house IP counsel, outside patent law firms, and internal inventors to facilitate efficient patent prosecution and portfolio maintenance.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you'll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status.

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