This job has closed.

Ahlstrom · 3 weeks ago

Intellectual Property Research Associate (Part-time temporary position)

Kaukauna, WI

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials, dedicated to Purifying and Protecting with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. The IP Research Associate will provide technical and research assistance in managing intellectual property matters, including invention disclosure evaluation and patent filing, while supporting patent prosecution with external lawyers.

Paper & Forest Products

Responsibilities

Take lead in researching the IP matters and provide prompt analysis to support fact based decision making/ strategy

Track and review Invention disclosures for technical content, make sure invention disclosures are evaluated in a timely manner and moving to patent filings

Collect and synthesize technical information

Conduct analysis of technical information and provide summary reports to assist in patentability/ freedom to operate/ patent invalidity analysis

Write and communicate clear instructions for finding prior grades for patent invalidation

Work with Order Plan and other internal system to investigate grade history, collect technical evidence to support legal case

Support patent prosecution/ invalidation work with external lawyers by providing technical subject matter support and analysis

Prepare and maintain documents to support other operational needs

Create electronic and physical files, ensuring timely communication, and filing

Maintain database, physical and electronic filing systems

Must have knowledge of Ahlstrom Information Security policies and is for his/her own part responsible for ensuring information security when handling information and maintaining or using information systems or information networks

Qualification

Patent law knowledgeTechnical analysisProject managementMS Word proficiencyMS Excel proficiencyResearch skillsCommunicationAttention to detailProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Master's degree or pursuing a master's degree with 3 years of industrial experience/ PhD in the relevant technical field (Chemistry; Chemical Engineering; Materials Science/ Engineering)

Currently authorized to work in the U.S

Ability to handle multiple projects and bring them to completion

High level of motivation, drive to get to the bottom of a technical matter

Strong attention to detail, coordination of multiple projects, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines under pressure

Strong analytical capability and technical capacity

Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work individually, on a project or a team environment

Project Management

Ability to manage data and work with IT systems for data management

High level of initiative. Must take ownership of assigned tasks and go beyond

Strong knowledge and experience of MS word, Excel

Complete discretion and ability to work with confidential information

Strong problem solving skills