Patent Paralegal

About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Job Title: Patent Paralegal
Location: Needham, MA (SharkNinja Headquarters)
Department: Legal - Intellectual Property
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary:
The Patent Paralegal will play a key role in advancing the company's innovation strategy by acting as a key driver for the in-house Intellectual Property (IP) team and partnering with outside counsel for the management, filing, and maintenance of the company's global patent portfolio. This role focuses on U.S. and international patent prosecution, docket management, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure timely and accurate handling of all IP matters. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational skills with experience in both patent prosecution and docketing processes, and thrives in a highly-collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Patent Portfolio Management:

• • Lead operational execution for managing the company's patent portfolio, including coordination of U.S. and international filings, prosecution deadlines, and maintenance.
  • Steer IP Team project management through monitoring and tracking all critical dates for the company's busy new product development cycle.
  • Partner with IP team and key engineering functions on coordination of assignments and inventor oath/declarations with the inventor members of the company's engineering team, as well as invention disclosure statements to ensuring routine and thorough disclosures.
  • Engage with attorney-leads to drive alignment on budgeting and invoicing across the company's patent portfolio.
  • Champion process optimization to drive efficiency and data integrity in IP operations through deployment of automation, AI, templates, self-service, and SOPs.
  • Support training initiatives for business clients.

Docketing Services:

• Oversee implementation and utilization of the company's launch of its new in-house docketing system (CPI).
• Maintain portfolio visibility and accuracy through reporting and updating all patent-related deadlines and activities in the company's IP docketing system.
• Manage critical workflows and CPI integrations including new invention disclosures, new application approvals, maintenance/renewal determinations, patent marking, and inventor awards.
• Generate docket reports, ensure timely completion of upcoming tasks, and perform periodic docket audits for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinating master information disclosure statements for patent families in active prosecution.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience required. Equivalent experience welcome.
Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in patent prosecution and docketing.
Knowledge:

• Understanding of U.S. and foreign patent filing and prosecution processes.

• Familiarity with patent docketing systems and USPTO/WIPO filing platforms (familiarity with CPI is a plus).

Key Competencies:

• Enjoys radical problem-solving on the fly in a fun, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in support of multiple attorneys.
• Professional demeanor that enjoys quirky problems and takes on challenges in stride.
• Contributes to the IP Team's oft-humorous, sometimes intense, and always supportive camaraderie.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
This posting will close within 90 days from the original posting date.
Pay Range
$83,880-$102,520 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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