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Job Description

If you are a Paralegal Professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! You will work closely with the Intellectual Property team to provide support on various legal issues while serving as liaison between internal and external resources, initially requiring some guidance and direction, with reduced levels of supervision as experience grows.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Patent Portfolio Management:

• Review and validation of new invention disclosures for the Business Unit (BU) Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel.
• Ensure that the patent database is updated properly; provide assistance to the IP Administrator when needed and confirm Outside Counsel Compliance with portfolio database management.
• Organizing current invention disclosures and preparing documents for the Patent Review Committee.
  • Update dashboard charts and upcoming maintenance to be reviewed at the Patent Review Committee Meeting
• Coordinate with BU IP counsel to review invoices, provide forecasting, and track spending for budgets, including capitalization information.
  • Coordinate with finance teams for quarterly review of CIP and NBV.
• Administer, collect and notarize when needed, all signature requests (POA, etc.); and
• Generate content for Patent Award reporting and distribute to HR team.

Trademark Portfolio Management:

• Review maintenance decisions with BU IP Counsel and BU Marketing; review goods and services to ensure their use; and provide appropriate specimens to outside counsel.
• Carry out short trademark clearance searches.
• Ensure that the trademark database is updated properly; provide assistance to the IP Administrator when needed.
• Review invoices and track spending for budgets.
• Administer, collect and notarize when needed, all signature requests (POA, etc.) and collect specimens as needed.

M & A Support:

• Assist BU IP Counsel in the Review and summary of target Company IP portfolio

Enforcement:

• Provide Support for review competing product(s) with Engineering for potential infringement.
• Obtain and Administer Activities/Coordination with Emerson Patent Search Group.

Training:

• Maintain list of current activities and content for BU IP training programs.

Contract Administration:

• Provide management for Contract Lifecycle Management for the IP Group
  • Template List maintenance.
  • Contracts Registry for implemented contracts.
  • Administration of revenue-bearing contracts.
• BU Royalty bearing contracts terms and disbursements.
• BU Settlement Agreement terms and disbursements.

Who You Are:

You model collaboration across the organization. You learn quickly when facing new situations. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You enjoy multi-tasking; applies knowledge of the organization to advance multiple objectives. You readily learns and adopts new technologies.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 3 years of relevant work experience in Intellectual Property
• Associate in Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent training or certification
• Notary Public with current certification or the ability/willingness to obtain it

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• 5 years of relevant work experience in Intellectual Property
• Experience with a corporate patent management system a plus
• Advanced MS Office skills (e.g. certified as an MOS Master)
• Excellent oral and written English language skills
• Strong organizational skills, reliable and good attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of US and foreign patent and trademark laws and regulations

Our Offer To You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson .

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training .

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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