Global IP Paralegal
Description
Fluidra is seeking a Global IP Paralegal to join our IT team in Atlanta, GA.
WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
This position will report to the VP, Deputy General Counsel and will be responsible for assisting in the management of Fluidra’s global intellectual property portfolio, which includes IP assets in 45 countries, and must be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Additionally, you will:
- Must possess an understanding of global intellectual property law and management of global IP assets
- Management of Company’s global IP portfolio, including patent portfolio and trademark portfolio
- Manage and assist with the administration of patent annuities and trademark renewals globally
- Manage and assist with the prosecution of new patents and registration of new trademarks globally
- Provide support in connection with the protection of domains globally
- Assist with patent infringement and trademark enforcement actions, including litigation support
- Support brand protection initiatives of the North American organization
- Work with business partners globally as it relates to IP related matters
- Partner with outside law firms who manage the global patent and trademark portfolios
Due to the nature of the position within the company, the candidate will be required to exercise discretion and sound judgment concerning confidential information. The candidate must conduct all activities in a manner, which is at all times fair, moral, ethical, and legal.
WHAT WE SEEK
- At least five (5) years significant experience in an IP paralegal or IP coordinator role, including law firm experience or in-house experience Individuals without prior experience managing/coordinating global patent or trademark portfolios will not be considered.
- Preference will be given to bi-lingual Spanish speaking candidates and candidates with international experience
- Excellent technical skills in the area of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Ability to think and work independently and possess excellent time management skills in order to meet goals and deadlines under sometimes pressured conditions
- Provide work product in a manner that shows a comprehensive understanding of the business needs of the Company and be resourceful and reliable in handling and completing matters
- The ability to manage competing projects/tasks and keep up with a heavy workload through effective organization and focused effort is required
- Candidates must also have the discipline and drive to achieve aggressive departmental objectives
- Ability to think and work independently and possess excellent time management skills in order to meet goals and deadlines under sometimes pressured conditions
- Strong attention to detail
EDUCATION
- Associate of Arts or Bachelor’s degree and/or completion of an ABA certified paralegal program
WHAT WE OFFER
An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:
- 9/80 work week schedule (EVERY OTHER FRIDAY OFF!) with subsequent Fridays WFH
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 11 paid Holidays
- Free parking for Atlanta Airport for both business and personal travel.
- Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
- 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
- Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
- Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
- Company sponsored FUN events!
- Generous product discounts
WHO WE ARE
Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® nam
es. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.
Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.
Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.