Intellectual Property Paralegal

We have a great opportunity for an Intellectual Property and Contracts Paralegal. This position will be based at our headquarters in Blue Ash, Ohio with the opportunity to work remotely. You will report to Michelman’s corporate lawyer and will be responsible for a wide range of paralegal and administrative tasks related primarily to company Intellectual Property (IP) and contracts. The ideal fit for this position is a motivated individual who has corporate contractual management, trademarks and patents experiences

You will support Michelman’s corporate lawyer with organizational efforts to increase awareness of related matters, and assist and/or facilitate training sessions related to contract risk management, proper trademark use, trademark selection and trademark protection.

Responsibilities

Intellectual Property

• Support Michelman’s corporate lawyer and internal stakeholders on all company IP matters and assist in the execution of tasks relating to the implementation of the Company’s IP strategies.
• Evaluate IP concerns associated with new products and marketing campaigns, review advertisements, promotions, and contracts before outside counsel’s review.
• Provide general administrative support (proofread legal documents, make recommendations, perform due diligence reviews for patent applications).
• Conduct trademark and domain name searches and prepare clearance reports to help determine mark availability in existing and new markets. Assist with oversight of outside counsel on patent, trademark and other contract matters, including but not limited to, trademark infringement actions as well as monitor proceedings and filings, prepare cease and desist letters.

General & Contract Management

• Manage contracts, agreements and other related legal documents in the contract management system.
• Communicate with internal and external parties and handle extensions of agreements.
• Maintain records and dockets of work being performed.
• Draft and review routine NDAs.
• Ensure final executed contracts/ NDAs and associated documents are properly stored and filed in the contract management system
• Maintain records and files related to Intellectual Property, trademarks, and corporate governance matters.
• Facilitate signature of documents from designated legal representatives.
• Assist Michelman’s corporate lawyer as required in process and system optimization as well as compliance training.

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skill.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and balance long-range projects with shorter fuse activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Experience working with contract management software.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to appropriately handle highly confidential information and matters.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in Intellectual Property.
• High school diploma (or equivalent); college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by the ABA is preferred
• Familiarity with basic US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rules and procedures.
• Familiarity with patent or trademark docketing / deadlines.
• Ability to review Non-Disclosure Agreements and contracts within predetermined parameters.
• Experience working with external counsel on legal matters.

Michelman’s standard work hours for this role are Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm EST.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

About Michelman

Motivated by unwavering values, and ingrained with a passion for innovation, Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of specialized sustainable chemistry used in industrial and agricultural coatings, digital printing, consumer packaging, and advanced composites for automotive and aerospace. From helping grow food and keeping it fresh, to making vehicles lighter and more fuel efficient, to shielding our homes from the elements, Michelman‘s environmentally conscious solutions protect and enhance the materials that shape our world.

Michelman is proud of the values-focused work environment that we have crafted. We pride ourselves on our values of integrity, respect, and success. With our dedication to your technical and professional growth, in addition to our rigorous onboarding experience, we guarantee that you will find yourself challenged in new ways.

No phone calls, please. Michelman does not hire individuals who use tobacco products. All candidates will receive a drug test prior to beginning employment which will include a test for tobacco products.

For more information about Michelman, please visit https://www.michelman.com/.

It is Michelman, Inc. policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Michelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans