CareerPlan

Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal

China - Shanghai - 137 Guoshoujing RoadFull-time2026-07-29 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead infringement assessments, IP enforcement initiatives, administrative actions, and litigation support to safeguard Nordson's innovations and market position in China.

Role type

Senior IP Counsel (Enforcement & Litigation)

Builds

IP protection and enforcement strategies, enforcement actions, litigation support

Domain

Intellectual Property Law (Patents, Trademarks, Copyright) in China

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Patent infringement analysis, validity assessments, freedom-to-operate evaluations, administrative enforcement actions, civil litigation management, outside counsel management, due diligence support, risk assessment

Preferred skills

Multinational organization experience, law firm and in-house combination

Technologies

CNIPA Patent Agent Examination, PRC Bar Examination

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to develop IP strategies; Conduct patent infringement analyses and FTO evaluations; Investigate suspected infringement and advise on enforcement options; Prepare and manage enforcement actions (cease-and-desist, evidence collection); Coordinate with outside counsel for disputes and litigation; Support litigation strategy, discovery, and technical analysis; Monitor competitor IP activities; Assist with IP due diligence for acquisitions/partnerships; Manage external counsel budgets.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC