Coordinator, Patent II

About the Role: Canon U.S.A., Inc. has an exciting opportunity in our Irvine office as a Patent Coordinator II (Coordinator, Patent II) to support Canon, Inc. and Canon Americas in obtaining U.S. and worldwide patents. This is a mid level position primarily responsible for handling various patent prosecution tasks which may have an emphasis on docketing.   If you have strong administrative support experience and interested to learn Intellectual Property docketing and other related support activities, this could be the job for you!   This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on other days).  Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.   Your Impact: - Maintain/update patent database, including maintaining docketing information - Assist, as required, in preparing routine legal documents - Provide legal administrative support, as required, for all prosecution issues, including working with Patent Attorney/Agent to file formal papers in a timely manner - Provide legal administrative support, as required, for all intermediate prosecution issues,  working with the Patent Attorney/Agent to file formal responses in timely manner as needed - Provide other administrative support to the division as required, including but not limited to, handling purchasing requests, invoice support, and creating advanced word and excel documents models/files About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring: - Requires a High School diploma or GED plus min. 2 years of related patent prosecution support experience, preferably in docketing. - Intermediate MS Office skills preferred.   The company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship for this position.     We are providing the anticipated rate for this role:  $27.88 - $41.75 hourly Company Overview: About our Company -

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $29.4 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. as of 2023 has ranked in the top-five overall in U.S. patents granted for 38 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

Who We Are

Where Talent Fosters Innovation.

Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

You’ll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

And Even More Perks!

-Employee referral bonus
-Employee discounts
-“Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
-Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
-Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else

†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor.

All applicants must reside in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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