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IP Legal Analyst Intern (Flex\Contractor)

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking an IP Legal Analyst Intern (LA) . The IP Legal Analyst will provide legal research on a variety of IP related adversarial matters also assist Associate General Counsel of Intellectual Property & Development (“AGC of IP”) with intellectual property, product development, and other corporate legal matters. The IP Legal Analyst is a member of the Legal Department and is responsible for a variety of IP docket management related tasks. This role is well-suited for an individual with a background in law and interest in patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Responsibilities

• Update TGCS’ legal department IP docketing tool with patent and trademark filings as instructed by AGC of IP.
• Attend Invention Review Board Meetings with AGC of IP as needed.
• Assist AGC of IP in tracking and responding to outside counsel inquires and correspondences.
• Assist attorneys in tracking and responding to ongoing litigation or external disputes
• Assist IP counsel with IP-related tasks, such as invoicing and open source review.
• Track a variety of IP related projects and tasks using MS Excel and other IP applications and tools.
• Generate Competitor Patent Landscape Reports for AGC of IP based on TGCS technology focus areas.
• Assist with other legal department tasks as requested.
• Engage in routine legal and contracts work as instructed by TGCS Legal, including by not limited to drafting memoranda on legal issues involving procurement, sales, and HR matters

Required Skills

• BA/BS degree
• Third year law student
• Legal work experience a plus.
• Word and PowerPoint expertise, with basic Excel proficiency.
• Superior time management, research, and organizational skills, plus high attention to detail.
• Flexible and motivated to take ownership of IP related projects and demonstrate follow-through.
• Ability to work independently.
• Collaborative, with ability to work well with others both within and across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects to meet strict project deadlines.

About The Company

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, providing retail store solutions to your favorite brands. Have you ever been in a hurry and made use of the self-checkout at Lowe’s Foods, earned fuel rewards at Kroger, or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart, Michaels, Carrefour, The Gap, Calvin Klein, Boots, Cencosud, BJ’s, or Costco? These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the world's installed market share leader.

The nature of retail is changing quickly, so if you share our 'Together Commerce' vision of a seamless two-way, participatory shopping experience, let’s get together to drive the new economy.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including the following:

Group health coverage (medical, dental, & vision)

Employee Assistance Programs

Pre-tax spending accounts

401(k) plan (with company match)

Company provided life insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee discounts

Generous paid holiday schedule, paid vacation & sick/personal days

EEO

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email benefits@toshibagcs.com to request an accommodation.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

We at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions firmly believe that our people are an integral part to the success of our customers. Furthermore, we’re committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all our people as highlighted by our 5 Core Principles (Create Outreach, Foster Belonging, Unleash Opportunity, Diverse Cultural Engagement and Culture of Transparency). We’re passionate about our customers in the retail industry and becoming a more responsible company as we help create a brighter future.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)