IP Paralegal

About ABB

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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics – working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

About the Role

As an IP Paralegal, you will be responsible for managing the company's intellectual property processes and data with accuracy and efficiency. Collaborating closely with in-house patent attorneys and external IP firms, you will help optimise IP operations across regions, oversee financial matters related to IP costs, and provide timely guidance to stakeholders. Your role is essential in supporting the IP Legal team and ensuring the protection and effective administration of the company's valuable innovation assets.

Reports to: Head of Legal Business and Regional General Counsel EMEA, Robotics Division

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all IP-related processes and data accurately and in a timely manner through close collaboration with in-house patent attorneys and external IP firms
• Facilitate and optimise global and country-level IP operations and platforms, ensuring robust data management
• Provide timely education, guidance, and assistance to stakeholders regarding IP management tools and processes
• Oversee all financial matters related to internal and external IP costs, preparing financial reports accurately and on schedule
• Perform other administrative tasks to support the IP Legal team

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably with a legal or engineering background
• At least 3 years of experience in patent data and process management, either within IP firms or multinational corporations
• Familiarity with patent prosecution in China and key foreign jurisdictions is required; experience in patent cost management is a plus
• Proficiency in using IP management tools
• Previous experience in the Robotics sector is preferred but not mandatory
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and cooperative, with strong multitasking abilities and the capacity to work effectively under pressure
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We Care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

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