Group IP Paralegal

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Provide end to end support to IP Counsel(s), supporting formalities-based activities across the group for all IP topics, including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Prepare, file and format patent/design, trademarks, and copyright documents for submission to the UK/SE/EP/PCT & USPTO as required, completing all associated docketing requirements within Danaher’s IP management tool.
• Instruct foreign outside counsel as appropriate at the foreign/national stage filing completing docketing activities.
• Monitor Platform central IP mailbox, docketing as appropriate and communicating with IP counsel.
• Manage the docket(s) of IP counsel as assigned, maintaining due dates, meeting weekly to review.
• Using EP/USPTO filing tools prepare documents to accompany official responses.
• Support IP Counsel, preparing reports from Danaher's IP management tool and capturing accurate outcomes from committee reviews within the tool
• Support integration of and/or divestiture of IP assets resulting from M&A activity.
• Audit and update docketing system for data integrity.
• Responsible for the management of inventor bonus.
• Execute standardized workflows for IP prep and pros system.
• Monitor deadlines, ensuring timely completion and escalate as required.
• Assist in the development of processes across the Group collaborating with peers.
• Draft and obtain signatures on all formal documents (assignments, declarations, POAs).
• As required support & lead project initiatives across the organisation.