Patent Paralegal
2 weeks ago
SC Johnson & Son, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Patent Paralegal to join our Patent Practice Group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing US and international patent portfolios for specific business units, supporting patent attorneys in all aspects of global patent portfolio management, and preparing official patent documents.
Key Responsibilities- Manage US and international patent portfolios for specific business units
- Support patent attorneys in all aspects of global patent portfolio management, including invention disclosures, patent filings, docket management, clearance searches, counseling, conflicts resolution, and acquisition due diligence support
- Prepare official patent documents (Assignments, Power of Attorney, Declarations, etc.)
- Manage and assist US and international outside counsel in all aspects of patent preparation, patent clearance, patent prosecution and dispute resolution
- Work with inventors to gather pertinent information in support of patent applications
- Work with business units to gather evidence for contentious matters and collect and maintain patent-use information
- Maintain patent portfolio management database
- Monitor and manage annuity activities relating to payments and due dates
- Assist with invoice review and management
- Assist with various projects work as needed, including Freedom to Operate tracking, Agreement review, reviewing processes and workflows related to patent portfolios, preparing and delivering reports for invention disclosures, and estate review as requested
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years' work experience as a patent, or intellectual property paralegal
- 4 years patent paralegal experience in a major law firm and/or in-house paralegal experience
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Strong working knowledge of domestic and international patent laws and procedures
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-performing consumer-products company and manage and prioritize a large, complex workload
- Detail oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work closely and build relationships with domestic and international business clients, team members and outside counsel
- Successful completion of an A.B.A. approved Paralegal program
- Online searching and docketing skills (Acclaim IP and Anaqua experience preferred)
- Full time Monday-Friday, Core Office hours
- Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees
- Business travel as necessary
SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.
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