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 peoples lives in homes around the world. 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 3600 associates the companys 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 companys 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 companys 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 companys 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 companys 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 companys 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 companys 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 companys 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 companys 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: Bachelors 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 Teams oft-humorous sometimes intense and always supportive camaraderie.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.