Patent Legal Assistant Job at Stanley Black & Decker
Remote but commutable to White Marsh, MD
Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER®
The Job:
Come join our dynamic collegial corporate patent department without having to submit billable hours! This hybrid position allows you to work mostly remote with little required overtime and limited attendance in our White Marsh office, allowing you to maintain a good work/life balance. A fully remote position may be considered for the right candidate. You'll get to:
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
The Details:
And More:
What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!
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All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER®
The Job:
Come join our dynamic collegial corporate patent department without having to submit billable hours! This hybrid position allows you to work mostly remote with little required overtime and limited attendance in our White Marsh office, allowing you to maintain a good work/life balance. A fully remote position may be considered for the right candidate. You'll get to:
- Work with in-house patent attorneys to prepare, assemble, and file U.S. and PCT patent applications, office action replies, amendments, appeals, information disclosure statements, declarations, assignments, and other filings with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and PCT receiving offices. Assist outside patent attorneys and administrative staff on the same.
- Maintain and monitor docket of patent and trademark applications and action due dates to assure no loss of intellectual property rights and communicate due dates to attorney. Follow up with in-house and outside patent attorneys to expedite timely responses to actions.
- Review all incoming correspondence related to U.S., PCT, and foreign patent and trademark applications for completeness, urgency, and response required, and update docket and patent attorney as needed.
- Instruct foreign counsel on filing patent applications outside of the U.S., including necessary specifications, drawings, and claims. Correspond with foreign counsel and arrange for execution and legalization of petitions, assignments, and other required documents.
- Work with in-house patent attorneys and trademark paralegal to prepare, assemble, and file U.S. trademark applications, responses to office actions, amendments, appeals, statements of use, renewals, and other filings with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Communicate and work with foreign agents for foreign trademark applications.
- Create and maintain electronic files for invention disclosures, patent and trademark applications, issued patents, registered trademarks, agreements, correspondence, acquisitions, divestitures, investigations, opinions, and litigation.
- Assemble and obtain signatures for agreements, declarations, assignments, and other legal documents.
- Create electronic billing records for matters being handled by outside vendors.
- Perform general administrative duties, such as receiving and distributing mail, photocopying, faxing, receiving visitors, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, and preparing expense reports.
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- At least 2-3 years of experience as a patent prosecution legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department is required.
- Experience with trademarks, litigation, and agreements preferred, but not required.
- Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to time manage oneself and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team under deadlines and establish and follow priorities.
- Excellent grammar and composition.
- PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook skills a must
- Demonstrated performance in current position.
- Team player with a positive can-do attitude.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Less than 10% of Travel
The Details:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera®, and online university.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and, inclusion.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!
#LI-SZ1
#LI-Remote
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
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