Intellectual Property Paralegal (m/f)

Job description

The Intellectual Property Paralegal is responsible for complex intellectual property administration tasks in the Intellectual Property (IP) department of IBM Germany, located in its headquarter in Ehningen near Stuttgart. The German IP department is responsible for IP matters arising in Germany, Austria, Italy, Poland and the Eastern European countries, in particular for inventions, patents, trademarks, copyrights, IP contracts and IP clearances.

The position requires in-depth knowledge of practices in front of the European Patent Office (EPO), German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) as well as the formality procedures according to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Good interpersonal and communication skills are important for working closely with admin team colleagues, in-house patent attorneys, outside counsels as well as with various internal/external clients (including inventors). Experience in handling invention disclosures and in inventor compensation administration is beneficial.
We are looking for a paralegal, who is flexible and able to adapt to changes and enjoys working in international teams. Moreover we expect experience in working with IP management software (such as Anaqua), with various software tools running on personal computers and, in general, interest in acquiring new skills.

Auto req ID

115270BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Intellectual Property Paralegal
State / Province

BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG
Primary job category

Legal
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

CHQ/OTH
Preferred Education

Pre-University Qualification
City / Township / Village

EHNINGEN
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  preferably a qualified intellectual property paralegal, e.g. Patentanwaltsfachangestelle(r)
·  at least 5 years of professional practice working as intellectual property paralegal in private practice or in a patent department in industry
·  expertise on EPC, PCT and German patent practice
·  preferably experience in handling invention disclosures and in administration of inventor compensation
·  language skills: fluent in German and very good skills in English
Skill-keywords

Intellectual Property Paralegal
Country

Germany
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Patentanwaltsfachangestellte(r)
Secondary Job Category

Intellectual Property Legal
Eligibility Requirements

-
Position Type

Early Professional
Early Professional Track

No Track
New Collar Role

No