IP Paralegal

W. R. Grace & Co. -
Columbia, MD

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Job Details

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Search engines
Microsoft Outlook
Legal firm experience
Microsoft Teams
Law office experience
Adobe Acrobat

Full Job Description

Job Description

W.R. Grace (“Grace”) is looking for a seasoned IP paralegal to primarily support Grace’s business segments in protecting the intellectual property related to catalysts and silica-based materials in conjunction with the Assistant General Counsel, IP for Grace. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel, IP. The ideal candidate will have proven ability to independently shoulder the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Manage patent and trademark prosecution dockets including tracking docket dates to ensure outside counsel is timely meeting docket due dates.
Manage and oversee CPI under attorney supervision in order to properly maintain files for matters handled by outside and in-house counsel.
Assist in routine matters that do not require direct in-house attorney assistance or instruction.
Provide guidance on patent maintenance decisions, requests for examinations, information disclosure statements, use of PAIR, and the like.
Serve as liaison between Outside Counsel and Grace Technical/ Business Personnel.
Manage correspondence and prepare declarations, powers of attorney, agreements, foreign filing instructions, and the like for execution of Grace’s technical and business personnel.
Communicate between patent attorneys, business segment managers and inventors, such as memoranda concerning filing confirmation, IDS submissions, office actions, allowances, and the like.
Support agreement work (including confidentiality, research, testing, and joint development agreements)
Support IP Department with other activities such as prior art searching/ acquisition activities (due diligence).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate
5+ years of experience as a patent paralegal or IP Specialist at a law firm or company
Database, Web/Search, and Computer Skills (e.g., www.uspto.gov, PAIR)
Microsoft® Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe® Acrobat
Outlook and Teams
Close attention to detail
Independent and collaborative work ethic
Excellent organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility when handling multiple projects required
Approachable and positive attitude
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Preferred Qualifications

Chemistry background with experience in conducting prior art searches.
Experience with CPI
Trademark experience
Managing and creating Power BI interactive dashboards.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

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