OVERVIEW
Are you a highly experienced and autonomous IP paralegal with a passion for building and optimizing IP processes? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise in both patent and trademark matters will directly contribute to our success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in Zug, Switzerland!
Amrize is the North American business of Holcim, set to become an independent public company following the planned spin-off in H1 2025. As North America's leading building solutions company from foundation to rooftop, Amrize recognizes that intellectual property is a critical asset.
We are seeking a proactive and self-directed Senior IP Paralegal to establish and maintain systems for effective management of our IP portfolio. As a member of the legal team, you will directly support the Senior IP Counsel in all aspects of IP acquisition and management. This position ensures that Amrize’s patents, trademarks, domain names, and other intellectual property are effectively managed to align with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the patent and trademark practices of the United States and Canada, as these jurisdictions are pivotal for our operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- System Development and Implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of internal organizational systems and workflows for efficient IP management, extending beyond IP management software.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate regular meetings between branding and innovation teams, preparing IP-related reports and presentations. This includes documenting trademark requests, coordinating clearance searches, and application filings with external counsel for trademarks and domain names, as well as gathering and coordinating reviews of new invention disclosures.
- Record Keeping and Information Gathering: Collect, organize, and maintain comprehensive records related to IP filings, prosecution, maintenance, litigation, and IP-related contracts. Prepare and coordinate the creation of IP-related reports and presentations for various stakeholders, including branding and innovation teams.
- Due Diligence: Gather, organize, and maintain IP documentation and conduct preliminary IP asset reviews in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, ensuring accurate record verification and chain of title analysis.
- Docketing and Portfolio Management: Oversee and maintain accurate information on all Amrize IP assets within the docketing system, ensuring accurate entry and tracking of critical filing dates, deadlines, and actions.
- Deadline Management: Proactively track and ensure timely completion of key deadlines, including office actions and renewals, establishing internal reminders for effective monitoring.
- Filing and Correspondence: Coordinate patent and trademark filings between the Senior IP Counsel and external counsel, managing related correspondence with relevant patent offices.
- Note: Responsibilities may vary as Amrize grows. The ideal candidate will be proactive and adaptable, willing to embrace new challenges and expand the scope of this role as required.
PROFILE
- Education:
- A Paralegal qualification or certification is mandatory.
- Additional studies or certifications in Intellectual Property (e.g., courses in patent and trademark law, IP management) are highly desirable.
- Professional proficiency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus.
- Work Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of paralegal experience in patent and trademark matters.
- Strong understanding of patent prosecution processes, filing, deadlines, and requirements is essential; familiarity with the systems of the United States, Canada, and PCT is key.
- Familiarity with trademark processes, filing, deadlines, and requirements is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to independently design, implement, and manage organizational systems and workflows.
- Strong sense of ownership and initiative with the ability to work independently and proactively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
- Proficiency in docketing software such as IPFolio, ANAQUA, or similar platforms.
- Experience in acquiring and managing domain names is desirable.
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