Hybrid Analyst, Intellectual Property

at Coherent Corp.

• Job title: Analyst, Intellectual Property
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Santa Clara, United States

About the role

• IP Analyst supporting patent processes in the legal team at Coherent Corp. Involves liaison with stakeholders and documentation management.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the IP legal team.
• Correspond with external patent counsel, monitoring and tracking patent office deadlines.
• Maintain and update the IP management system (currently Clarivate Foundation IP), including accurate and timely entry of metadata through the patent lifecycle.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (inventors, R&D Engineering, businesses, Finance).
• Assist employees with submitting invention disclosures and with IP management system access.
• Organize and file digital patent prosecution documents.
• Organize and file a limited number of paper patent prosecution documents.
• Coordinate execution of legal documents, including both physical and electronic (DocuSign) signatures.
• Generate a quarterly list of patent application filings and patent grants for the inventor award program.
• Assist with preparation and monitoring of the IP budget.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and practices.
• Perform general administrative tasks to support the IP legal team.
• Perform other duties, as required, according to business priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certificate in law, paralegal studies, business administration, or a related field is an advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Demonstrated record of legal administrative support and process improvement.
• Familiarity with legal operations and processes.
• Proficiency with digital document technology.
• Experience with patent docketing and patent documents is an advantage.

Benefits

• All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
• Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.