Paralegal
Location: Cranston, Rhode Island
Description: SimplexGrinnell is employing Paralegal right now, this position will be situated in Rhode Island. More complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. (
Job Number:
1217712
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Description
Tyco Fire Protection Products (TFPP) is a business unit of the Tyco Fire & Security Division, one of three business segments in Tyco. We are a worldwide leader in saving lives and protecting property with our broad portfolio of chemical and water products as well as mechanical products for the fire protection and building products industries. Within TFPP we design, manufacture, and distribute the highest quality products with market leading features for the Commercial, Residential, Storage, HVAC/Plumbing, Food Service, Petroleum Oil & Gas, Mining, Marine and other markets. TFPP is a recognized leader in researching new technologies and developing innovative solutions for our customers. The business unit has approximately 4,500 employees with 27 manufacturing plants and 46 Distribution Branches in Europe, The Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Latin America, and the US. TFPP is headquartered in Lansdale, PA.
TFPP is currently hiring a Paralegal to work in the Cranston RI office. The successful candidate for this position will support the TFPP and Tyco IP teams and product development resources. Tasks primarily relate to the worldwide procurement and maintenance of patents and trademarks, and management of law firm relationships and software systems in support of those tasks. The IP Paralegal will also work closely with the Tyco-wide IP legal team to help support the global IP needs of the overall business. This position requires an individual with strong legal and commercial skills and the ability to work seamlessly in a matrix reporting structure.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting worldwide patent and trademark filing, prosecution and maintenance activities for TFPP.
Performing administrative tasks, such as IP document preparation, interfacing with inventors, obtaining notarization and consulate certifications, administration of inventor awards program.
Performing searches of online IP databases, websites and other resources.
Docketing of patent and trademark actions and responses, including reminders where needed to attorney and paralegals.
Administration of IP software, including docketing, document management and invention disclosure systems.
Supporting intellectual property related due diligence in commercial transactions, (such as acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing), including title searching, preparation of IP schedules for agreements, and recordation of relevant assignments or merger documents.
Reviewing and processing invoices from US and international law firms and other legal service providers utilizing online invoicing and invoice processing databases.
Supporting the collection and evaluation of documents and information in intellectual property related litigation.
Preparing special recurring IP reports for legal and business managers
General administrative duties as assigned, such as travel arrangements, budgeting, SOP generation and special projects in support of Tyco-wide IP initiatives.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Paralegal certification or 2+ year degree or equivalent experience is required.
2+ years intellectual property paralegal experience is required.
TFPP offers a competitive salary package in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with company match.
Tyco is a diverse company that believes its employees are the foundation for investing in its future. Diversity and inclusion are key drivers to growing our business and providing a work environment that fosters contributions by all employees.
Tyco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job
:
Legal
Organization
:
TFPP - North America
Primary Location
:
United States-Rhode Island-Cranston
Job Posting
:
Aug 16, 2012
Shift
:
Day Job
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to SimplexGrinnell.
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This position will be opened on: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:17:16 GMT