Intellectual Property Paralegal

Intellectual Property ParalegalJob Location: Hesston, KS; Tremont, IL; Duluth, GANot everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!The Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal provides essential support to attorneys and patent agents in managing patent and trademark prosecution with the USPTO. The role involves preparing and filing documents, maintaining IP records and databases, tracking deadlines, and supporting licensing, agreements, and administrative processes. As part of the IP Admin Support Team, this position ensures timely and accurate handling of IP activities while supporting global teams in maintaining and protecting AGCO's intellectual property portfolio.Your Impact:Prepare, review, and file U.S. patent and trademark applications with the USPTO, including drafting initial responses for attorney reviewManage docketing activities, track deadlines, and monitor all USPTO communications and action itemsProvide administrative and documentation support to attorneys and patent agents, including patent specifications and official correspondenceMaintain internal IP records and databases, ensuring accuracy and timely updatesCoordinate with external stakeholders, including USPTO examiners, inventors, vendors, and HR, while managing payments, invoices, and patent-related accountsYour Experience and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent experience (with a patent secretary background); Paralegal certification required.Working knowledge of standard office software applications.Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. patent and trademark systems and experience with intellectual property database management software.Familiarity with Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) regulations and international country rules and procedures relating to patent and trademark application filings.Ability to perform independently with minimal supervision and exercise of sound judgment.Sufficient technical and procedural knowledge to anticipate and support attorney prosecution needs.Fluency in the English language, with strong written and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and interact effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.High level of attention to detail combined with the ability to understand broader objectives and impacts.Experience conducting legal and nonlegal research across a broad range of subject areas is strongly preferred.Your Benefits:Health care and wellness plansDental and vision plans401(k) Savings Plan with company matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted pricePaid holidays and paid time offHealth savings and flexible spending accountsReimbursement for continuing educationLife insurance and other supplemental insurance plansThis role follows AGCO's on-site work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location for a 5 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork. We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!