Lutron Electronics Co, Inc

Lutron is seeking an experienced and collaborative IP Paralegal to join our legal team out of our Corporate Headquarters in Coopersburg, PA. In this position,you will apply your keen eye for detail and organizational skills to oversee Lutrons patent and trademark paralegal function, working closely with our internal IP team and worldwide external IP counsel.. Review incoming patent and trademark related correspondence from the USPTO and external counsel for due dates and docket actions, and file correspondence directly with patent offices or working through external counsel. Review, prepare and file with the USPTO and ePCT: patent applications, information disclosure statements, office action responses, and other documents as necessary. Administer IP specific programs including e-billing, docketing, and e-filing systems. Lutron Electronics position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth.

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Overview: Lutron is seeking an experienced and collaborative IP Paralegal to join our legal team out of our Corporate Headquarters in Coopersburg, PA. In this position,you will apply your keen eye for detail and organizational skills to oversee Lutrons patent and trademark paralegal function, working closely with our internal IP team and worldwide external IP counsel. You will leverage your collaboration skills to work across Lutrons IP function, engineering, and business functions to support all patent and trademark related matters. Through your efforts, you will assist our organization in the protection of our intellectual property to preserve the innovations that maintain our position as a global leader. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Team with Lutrons IP, engineering, and business professionals on patent and trademark related matters</li><li>Review incoming patent and trademark related correspondence from the USPTO and external counsel for due dates and docket actions, and file correspondence directly with patent offices or working through external counsel</li><li>Proactively mentor all IP team members on worldwide patent and trademark, rules, processes and procedures</li><li>Organize and manage electronic files for patent and trademark related matters</li><li>Track all deadlines related to Lutrons worldwide patent and trademark portfolios</li><li>Review, prepare and file with the USPTO and ePCT: patent applications, information disclosure statements, office action responses, and other documents as necessary</li><li>Work closely with external US and foreign counsels regarding various intellectual property matters</li><li>Oversee payment of maintenance and annuity fees of worldwide patent portfolio</li><li>Conduct preliminary domestic and international trademark screening searches</li><li>Participate in collaboration sessions with various business groups to determine viability of new brand requests</li><li>Assist with trademark infringement and enforcement matters</li><li>Review marketing collateral for proper trademark and copyright uses </li><li>Prepare and provide contracts/agreements/authorization letters as requested </li><li>Work closely with in-house team to develop annual budget and department planning including monthly financial reporting and tracking</li><li>Administer IP specific programs including e-billing, docketing, and e-filing systems</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li style="color: black;">Two-year Paralegal degree, or equivalent work experience</li><li style="color: black;">Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all related degrees earned </li><li style="color: black;">5+ years work experience, preferably in a corporate law department </li><li style="color: black;">Experience with intellectual property </li><li style="color: black;">Familiarity with general legal concepts and procedures</li><li style="color: black;">Understanding and demonstrated sensitivity to matters involving confidentiality and attorney-client privilege</li><li style="color: black;">Extensive experience in US and foreign patent procedures and processes</li><li style="color: black;">Knowledge of trademark procedures preferred</li><li style="color: black;">Extensive experience with docketing software </li><li style="color: black;">Fluency with MSOffice for writing legal correspondence, creating and manipulating spreadsheets, and managing calendars</li><li style="color: black;">Experience with billing management system preferred</li><li style="color: black;">Demonstrated success in being proactive and learning new subjects</li><li style="color: black;">Excellent written and communication skills</li></ul> Lutron Electronics position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com. Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics

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