IP Paralegal (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Rostock; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

GreenerFuture

Flexibility

Mobility

CareForTomorrow

Health

Holiday

OneCompany

CorporateBenefits

Zusammenfassung

Nordex Group is seeking an IP Paralegal to support administration and protection of its intellectual property portfolio across multiple jurisdictions. You will collaborate with internal IP teams, inventors, external counsel, and patent offices to ensure accurate portfolio management and compliant processes.

This role emphasizes structured IP administration, timely renewals, and proactive data quality improvements to safeguard innovation at Nordex Group.

Qualifikationen

• Qualification in patent and trademark administration.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in IP administration or patent management.
• Strong knowledge of IP portfolio administration and filing coordination.
• English at C1; German or Spanish is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Prepare, file, and track patent, trademark, and design applications across jurisdictions.
• Maintain IP databases, ensure timely renewals and filing deadlines.
• Coordinate documentation with external counsel for prosecution.
• Administer invention disclosures, assignments, licenses, and ownership records.
• Act as contact point for administrative IP matters with inventors and offices.
• Generate portfolio reports, metrics, and dashboards for budgets and reviews.
• Support IP policy compliance and process improvements.

Kenntnisse

IP portfolio administration

Document management

Deadline management

Stakeholder coordination

Ausbildung

IP administration qualification

Tools

IP databases

Patent filing systems

Jobbeschreibung

As an IP Paralegal (m/f/d), you will support the administration and protection of the company's intellectual property portfolio across multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with internal IP teams, inventors, external counsel, and patent offices, you will help ensure accurate portfolio management, compliance, and efficient IP processes. This role contributes to safeguarding innovation through structured and reliable intellectual property administration.

YOUR TASKS

• Manage the intellectual property portfolio by preparing, filing, and tracking patent, trademark, and design applications across multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain IP databases and management systems, ensuring accurate records, timely renewals, and compliance with filing deadlines
• Support patent and trademark prosecution activities by coordinating documentation, filings, responses, and formal requirements with external counsel
• Administer IP-related documentation including invention disclosures, assignments, licenses, agreements, and ownership records
• Act as a contact point for administrative IP matters and coordinate with inventors, external service providers, and intellectual property offices
• Generate portfolio reports, metrics, and dashboards, supporting budget tracking, cost monitoring, and portfolio reviews as an IP Paralegal
• Support compliance with internal IP policies and contribute to process improvements, data quality initiatives, and workflow optimization

YOUR PROFILE

• Recognized qualification in patent and trademark administration or an equivalent intellectual property related qualification
• Additional qualification such as Senior Paralegal certification, administrative training, controlling, or a comparable background is beneficial
• At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in intellectual property administration, patent management, or a comparable field
• Strong knowledge of IP portfolio administration, document management, and coordination of filing processes
• English language skills at C1 level; German and/or Spanish language skills are considered an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain high data accuracy, and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive and structured working style with strong organizational and communication skills

Your Benefits

#GreenerFuture:

Shape a sustainable future with us – your work makes a real contribution to the environment.

#Flexibility:

Work-life balance is important to us – we offer flexible working hours, various working time models, and up to 8 days of mobile work per month.

#Mobility:

We promote sustainable mobility – we support you with an 80% subsidy for the public transportation ticket (Deutschlandticket) and a €15 employer contribution for bike leasing.

#CareForTomorrow:

With our company pension scheme, you secure a financial advantage for the future – complemented by the option of occupational disability insurance.

#Health:

Your health matters to us – benefit from health days, company sports activities, office yoga, and free support from the pme Family Service.

#Holiday:

We offer you 30 days of vacation per year based on a full-time position, plus December 24th and 31st off.

#OneCompany:

Stronger together– with over 10,000 employees from 95 nations, we promote an international and collegial corporate culture.

#CorporateBenefits:

Saving made easy – enjoy attractive discounts on travel, tech, and much more.

• Some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws. Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability. The role is generally available on a full-time basis as well as in other flexible working-time models.