Sr. Associate, Patent Paralegal

SC Johnson - Racine, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Racine, WI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Associate, Patent Paralegal will join the SC Johnson Legal Department's Patent Practice Group, managing a large domestic and international consumer-products patent portfolio. This role requires an organized and detail-oriented professional capable of independently overseeing patent docketing and prosecution matters, supporting patent attorneys, and collaborating with various business units.

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
• Preparation of 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years' work experience as a patent, or intellectual property paralegal
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• 4 years patent paralegal experience in a major law firm and/or in-house paralegal experience
• 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)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Remote work available once per week for eligible employees
• Subsidized health care plans
• Maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Vacation purchase options
• Recreation and fitness centers
• Childcare
• Counseling services