Senior Intellectual Property Paralegal
Core
Lead infringement assessments, enforcement initiatives, and litigation support to protect and enforce Nordson's intellectual property rights in China.
Role type
Senior in-house IP counsel (enforcement & litigation)
Builds
IP protection and enforcement strategies, legal risk mitigation, and dispute resolution outcomes for Nordson's innovations and technologies.
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 support, outside counsel management, IP due diligence, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Multinational organization experience, law firm and in-house combination experience
Technologies
CNIPA systems, PRC legal databases
Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to develop and execute IP protection strategies; Conduct patent infringement analyses and validity assessments; Investigate suspected infringement and advise on enforcement options; Prepare and manage enforcement actions including cease-and-desist letters and administrative complaints; Coordinate with outside counsel for litigation and dispute resolution; Support litigation strategy, discovery, and technical analysis; Monitor competitor IP activities and advise stakeholders; Assist with IP due diligence for acquisitions and partnerships.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory