IP Paralegal

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.

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
• Closer 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

Benefits

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