Intellectual Property; IP Paralegal

Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal What you will do

As an IP Paralegal, you will play a key role in supportingimec’sintellectual property operations.

You’llensure the efficient handling of IP documentation and data, working closely with colleagues in the IP department, inventors, managers, and external legal counsel. Your contribution will helpmaintainaccuraterecords and provide valuable support for strategic IP decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Patent Portfolio Manager with patent filings, patent prosecution, and patent maintenance.
• Ensureaccurateand compliant data management within the IP Management System (IPMS), meeting bothimec’sinternal standards and external IP requirements.
• Act as the IPMS administrator within a small, collaborative team:
  • Configure the IPMS to meet departmental needs.
  • Serve as the primary contact for the IPMS vendor.
• Prepare and support internal and external reporting onimec’sIP portfolio.
• Communicate effectively with inventors, external legalcounselsand IP stakeholders.

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in legal practice, Office Management, Administration Manage mentor Data Management. Experience inIP(patent) administration is an advantage.
• You have a strong motivation toacquirethe skills necessary for the role of IP paralegal through on-the-job training and participation in internal and external courses, including the EPOEPAC training.
• You can work according to the business process.
• You have excellent communication skills, written and spoken
• You are fluent in English, and a basic knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Office Programs, internetresearchand database management.
• You have advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• You embrace AI to work smarter and are eager to experiment with new tools.
• You can work autonomously, handledeadlinesand manage a fast-paced workload.
• You are a good team player.
• You are accurate,proactive and well organized.
• You have an analytical mindset.

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.