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Applied Materials Intellectual Property Paralegal II in Bangalore, India
Applied Materials, Inc. i s the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world . Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.
Located within Patent & IP Portfolio Group of Legal and Compliance Organization (LCO), this role will have the responsibility of supporting the all aspects of patent administration and supports, globally. This position will be located in Applied Materials location in Bangalore, India.
Applied is seeking an independent and detail oriented individual to provide IP paralegal support, particularly on patent and/or trademark matters, and to assist IP counsel with other projects on behalf of the LCO.
Key Responsibilities
Prepares and reviews legal documents, such as patent-related documents, trademarks-related documents, contracts, other corporate documents, etc.
Prepares and maintains general legal and patent files
Performs and coordinates legal research, including patent, trademark, corporate, and other general legal search
Supports invention disclosure throughout its lifecycle (e.g., from invention in-take, to file, to grants, etc.) and ensure adherence to target cycle times
Works with and maintains legal databases including patent, trademarks, contracts, other corporate and legal databases
Analyzes data related to legal matters and prepares reports, including patent, trademarks, corporate matters, etc.
Prepares and files documents in response to legal matters or legal proceedings, such as patent application filings, corporate applications, etc.
Assists IP Counsel in legal matters, such as those related to patents, trademarks, corporate activities
Uphold the integrity of the data systems (e.g., performs and/or audit patent docketing tasks) and IP Docketing experience, a must
Additionally, the successful candidate will have a strong ability (with some oversight) in managing wide range interactions with internal clients across various business units and cross-functional teams, globally to perform the various tasks and projects under IP and LCO
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree or above
5+ years experience in a position focused on or related to IP paralegal & docketing, or other legal analyst at or on behalf of multi-national corporation(s)
Experience with IP docketing / Invoicing systems and operations (e.g., Anaqua, TyMetrix)
Experience as a patent prosecution paralegal strongly preferred.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Preferably, has a college degree and fluent in English
Has good communication & project management skills
Has diligent work ethic and a Self-starter
Be customer oriented, a team player, & able to work in a cross-functional & global environment (e.g.., flexibility in working hours for a US based company, responsive, and follow up)
Ability to provide directions to outside law firms
Strong analytical skills & willingness to exercise judgement and identify solutions to problems
Technology-savvy; proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially in Excel with excellent level of attention to detail; proficient in IP management system s (e.g., Anaqua and TyMetrix)
Be result oriented and take extreme pride in delivering world-class product, confront issues with viable solutions, and be able to build or change structure and procedure in accordance to business objectives
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Skills:
Certifications:
Languages:
Years of Experience:
2 - 4 Years
Work Experience:
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
No
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.