IP Paralegal

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we'll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.

This is an exciting job opportunity for an IP (Intellectual Property) Paralegal in Burlington, MA, with Signify.

• Prepare and file new US patent applications including Provisional and Non-provisional applications, Continuations, Divisionals and National Phase applications.

• Draft and file US patent prosecution documents including responses to non-final and final office actions, election/restriction requirement responses, Preliminary Amendments, recordation of assignment documents, Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) and citations, terminal disclaimers, Requests for Continued Examination (RCE), submission of replacement drawings, and Issue Fee Transmittals.

• Manage patent dockets and deadlines to ensure filings are timely and accurate.

• Support patent attorneys in docket and practice management.

• Perform additional IP-related tasks duties as assigned.

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

• 3+ years of IP paralegal/patent administration experience including experience with the preparation of filing documents for the USPTO, US patent prosecution procedures and maintaining US patent application electronic files

• Experience with USPTO systems (EFS-Web, PAIR, EPAS and Patent Center)

• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and ability to work independently and within a team

• Excellent time management skills and successful in high pressure environments; can easily shift priorities without compromising deadlines or quality of work and proactive in identifying and addressing issues quickly

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

You can grow a lasting career here. We'll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We'll help you learn and progress in a way that's right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We'll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Salary:$40.24 to $59.00 per hour based on experience

Benefits Overview:Company subsidized benefits plan offerings that include Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, 401K retirement plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays/personal days, tuition reimbursement and products discounts. Ability to purchase supplemental benefits that include supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, vision insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, health care flexible spending account and dependent care flexible spending account

Annual Performance Sharing Plan (PSP): Annual plan target of 2.5% of eligible earnings and is dependent upon the achievement of targeted business results

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