Patent Paralegal

Our client is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. They are among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple products on the market and a promising development pipeline.
Overview:

The Patent Paralegal will provide a high level of administrative support in all facets of US Patent Law to three or more patent attorneys in our client's Legal Department. Ideal candidate must possess advanced knowledge of Patent and Trademark (PTO) rules and procedures. Candidate must be proficient at navigating EFS, PAIR and EPAS. Strong knowledge of and ability to keep abreast of 37 C.F.R. rules and MPEP rules are essential.
 

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and filing US Patent correspondence, transmittal documents, and formality documents (Declarations and Assignments)
• Correspond with Foreign Associates and Outside Counsel relating to all Patent Prosecution matters.
• Generate weekly docket reports and coordinate with attorneys, colleagues, Foreign Associates and Outside Counsel to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and manage Information Disclosure statements, including the ability to comprehensively review art cited across large patent family/portfolios.
• Create, organize and maintain US and foreign patent files (paper and electronic).