Full-Time

Intellectual Property Paralegal

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ZOLL Medical Corporation

ZOLL Medical Corporation

1,001-5,000 employees

Enterprise Software
Healthcare

Senior

Lowell, MA, USA

Category
Intellectual Property (IP)
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • Must have previous experience, 5+ years working in a patent department, including patent docketing for the department, instructing lawyers on prosecution deadlines, and preparing patent prosecution related documents (such as the ones listed above)
  • Must have an in-depth understanding of patent procedures, both at the USPTO and foreign patent departments (especially regarding PCTs and the EPO)
  • Must have previous experience with filing patent applications and other patent prosecution related filings at the U.S Patent and Trademark Office
  • Must have previous experience managing client or company portfolios using patent docketing software
  • Must have previous experience serving as a primary interface and/or contact between a law firm or company and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, for example, to inquire about the status of applications and/or filings and with navigating the patent office website to obtain documents and information
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to anticipate team needs and work as a member of a team
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in either a law firm or in­house patent department
  • Skilled in Patent Docketing (e.g. CPi), USPTO filing and assignment system (EFS, EPAS)
  • Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and document management systems
  • BA Degree or paralegal certification preferred
Responsibilities
  • Primary responsibility for patent and patent application docketing and instructing IP Counsel on patent prosecution deadlines (on a monthly and weekly basis) for at least two of ZOLL’s divisions.
  • Ability to take ownership of the assigned dockets, work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Preparation of supporting documents and templates related to patent prosecution, for example: Filing papers accompanying patent applications, Formal documents (for example, Declarations, Assignments, Powers of Attorney, etc.) and Patent prosecution papers (for example, Information Disclosure Statements, Responses to Office Actions, Issue Fee papers, etc.)
  • File patent applications and prosecution documents at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Prepare and file Information Disclosure Statements, including obtaining the required documents and coordinating the filing of disclosures in a timely fashion, in coordination with IP Counsel and/or law firm counsel
  • Work with IP Counsel in managing patent prosecution and trademark documentation and preparing memos, spreadsheets, charts, presentations, etc.
  • Proofread patents, patent applications and supporting documents, as needed
  • Interface with outside (law firm) domestic and international counsel to oversee filings and set up ZOLL customer accounts as well as e-billing accounts
  • Assist on trademark, copyright and other intellectual property matters as appropriate
  • Work on miscellaneous projects as needed.
ZOLL Medical Corporation

ZOLL Medical Corporation

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Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

null, null

Founded

1980

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased telehealth adoption drives demand for ZOLL's advanced medical devices.
  • Personalized medicine trends allow ZOLL to create tailored solutions for patient needs.
  • AI-driven diagnostic tools offer ZOLL opportunities to enhance device capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Ransomware attack leads to potential legal liabilities and financial costs for ZOLL.
  • Increased competition in defibrillators could impact ZOLL's market share.
  • Rapid tech advancements may strain ZOLL's resources and increase R&D costs.

What makes ZOLL Medical Corporation unique

  • ZOLL's AR Boost tool ranks #1 in 2024 Insurance Discovery Solutions.
  • ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator is EU MDR certified, ensuring high safety and quality standards.
  • ZOLL received an Innovative Technology contract for Therox SSO2 Therapy from Vizient.

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