Western Digital
Paralegal, Trademarks and Patents
Western Digital, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Company Description
At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital, SanDisk, SanDisk Professional, WD and WD_BLACK brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.Here’s how you can help.Job Description
Job Summary:Western Digital’s intellectual property (including patents, trademarks, designs, logos and slogans) are valuable assets that are vital to the Company’s success and reputation, allowing Western Digital to distinguish itself in a competitive market. Western Digital’s global Patent and Trademark teams focus on obtaining, protecting and managing its ever-expanding patent and trademark portfolios.This role will be responsible for supporting both the Trademark and Patent legal functions, working alongside senior attorneys and program manager for the strategic development of Western Digital’s worldwide IP portfolios. The position reports to the Company’s Senior Program Manager responsible for global Trademark prosecution.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTrademark Prosecution:Support the management of the Company’s global trademark portfolio, including preparation of applications, maintenance of the portfolio and identification and escalation of certain related matters and issues within the Trademark team.Partner with attorneys and program manager to implement procedures, improvements and safeguards for maintaining the docket and timely responding to USPTO and foreign trademark registry requirements.Collaborate with internal clients to obtain information and drive the trademark application lifecycle from clearance to drafting to registration and maintenance in order to meet time-sensitive deadlines.Support trademark opposition and cancellation actions, including actions before the TTAB.Develop, track and communicate department metrics, including status and activity reports.Assist program manager in review and approval of invoices and tracking the department budget.Patent Prosecution:Manage invention disclosures in online management systems.Assist inventors with submission issues, status inquiries, and invention submission process steps.Prepare for and facilitate invention disclosure review meetings.Assign patent filings to outside counsel and assist with outside counsel management post-assignment/filing.Assist in patent team operational tasks such as report generation, award payment instructions, and renewal and foreign filing instructions.Assist with invoice review, patent budget planning, inventor award distribution, and award event coordination.Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree. Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program preferable, but not required.5+ years relevant professional experience, preferably in an intellectual property department at either a technology company or a top tier law firm (combination of law firm and corporate settings preferred).Exceptional organizational skills and analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal communication (both written and oral) skills.Knowledgeable regarding intellectual property (IP) asset management tools (e.g., Anaqua, Foundation IP and Orbit).Knowledgeable regarding Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.Able to adapt to change and learn new systems or processes, as well as an interest in learning new technology and technology products.Familiar with the intricacies of the IP asset procurement process.Able to identify creative ways to improve the IP capture and development process.Perform work efficiently under moderate to light supervision.Dependable, competent, trustworthy, self-motivated and efficient.Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us to advise us of your accommodation request.Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be
01/09/2025
(3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.
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At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital, SanDisk, SanDisk Professional, WD and WD_BLACK brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.From energizing gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.Here’s how you can help.Job Description
Job Summary:Western Digital’s intellectual property (including patents, trademarks, designs, logos and slogans) are valuable assets that are vital to the Company’s success and reputation, allowing Western Digital to distinguish itself in a competitive market. Western Digital’s global Patent and Trademark teams focus on obtaining, protecting and managing its ever-expanding patent and trademark portfolios.This role will be responsible for supporting both the Trademark and Patent legal functions, working alongside senior attorneys and program manager for the strategic development of Western Digital’s worldwide IP portfolios. The position reports to the Company’s Senior Program Manager responsible for global Trademark prosecution.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTrademark Prosecution:Support the management of the Company’s global trademark portfolio, including preparation of applications, maintenance of the portfolio and identification and escalation of certain related matters and issues within the Trademark team.Partner with attorneys and program manager to implement procedures, improvements and safeguards for maintaining the docket and timely responding to USPTO and foreign trademark registry requirements.Collaborate with internal clients to obtain information and drive the trademark application lifecycle from clearance to drafting to registration and maintenance in order to meet time-sensitive deadlines.Support trademark opposition and cancellation actions, including actions before the TTAB.Develop, track and communicate department metrics, including status and activity reports.Assist program manager in review and approval of invoices and tracking the department budget.Patent Prosecution:Manage invention disclosures in online management systems.Assist inventors with submission issues, status inquiries, and invention submission process steps.Prepare for and facilitate invention disclosure review meetings.Assign patent filings to outside counsel and assist with outside counsel management post-assignment/filing.Assist in patent team operational tasks such as report generation, award payment instructions, and renewal and foreign filing instructions.Assist with invoice review, patent budget planning, inventor award distribution, and award event coordination.Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree. Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program preferable, but not required.5+ years relevant professional experience, preferably in an intellectual property department at either a technology company or a top tier law firm (combination of law firm and corporate settings preferred).Exceptional organizational skills and analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal communication (both written and oral) skills.Knowledgeable regarding intellectual property (IP) asset management tools (e.g., Anaqua, Foundation IP and Orbit).Knowledgeable regarding Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.Able to adapt to change and learn new systems or processes, as well as an interest in learning new technology and technology products.Familiar with the intricacies of the IP asset procurement process.Able to identify creative ways to improve the IP capture and development process.Perform work efficiently under moderate to light supervision.Dependable, competent, trustworthy, self-motivated and efficient.Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us to advise us of your accommodation request.Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be
01/09/2025
(3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.
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