Bristol Myers Squibb · 16 hours ago
IP Paralegal I
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$77K/yr - $94K/yr
4+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. They are seeking an IP Paralegal I to assist with patent procedures, manage patent cases, and ensure compliance with USPTO requirements.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Knowledge of US and foreign patent procedures
Monitors progress of patent cases and patent attorney/agent dockets through use of USPTO Patent Center, IP Management Software and Document Management System
Prioritizes current workload efficiently building on the ability to handle multiple heavy dockets and learning best practices to manage multiple tasks including managing outside counsel e-mail review
Reviews patent application files to check for compliance with USPTO requirements and BMS department standards
Knowledge and working experience of the USPTO Patent Center filing system in order to independently draft and prepare simple to moderately complex patent legal documents for submission to the USPTO including (but not limited to) patent applications, figures, sequence listings (ST.26), amendments, information disclosure statements (track IDS families and references, obtain references, prepare and file IDS 1449 form/SB08a forms), office action responses, requests for continued examination, notices of appeal, reply briefs, allowance checklists, allowed claims, issue fee payments, etc
Complete notice of allowance checklist, and prepare and file issue fee transmittals, review and proof issued patents, as applicable, prepare and files certificates of correction, review, and proof certificates of correction
Prepare, send, and track formal documents to inventors/clients for signature. Review and file/record with the USPTO
Provide assistance to attorneys with correspondences to worldwide foreign patent agents
Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 37) and the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP), to enable ability to identify legal issues/problems based on knowledge of PTO procedures. Desired but not mandatory
Basic knowledge of Patent Term Adjustment. Desired but not mandatory with training available
Excellent organizational and accountability skills, takes initiative to follow up with inventors, outside counsel law firms and agents to meet critical deadline dates
Sets own standards of performance and works to meet standards; takes initiative to expand own knowledge of PTO rules
Assist the team with daily workflow tasks and projects in a high volume, fast paced practice while timely identifying and prioritizing time sensitive matters
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, MS Teams
Knowledge of IP Management Software and Document Management Software
Form editing capability in Adobe Acrobat Pro
Familiarity use in templates and Word Doc forms. IP Management Software generated forms, preferable
Basic skills and experience with Patent-In software to generate sequence listings. Desired but not mandatory with training available
Preferred knowledge of domestic and foreign patent databases, e.g., PCT Patent Scope; ePCT
Ability to search and procure patent references including U.S. and Foreign patents and journal articles
Basic docketing experience with preferred exposure with an IP Management software application
Edit capability in Chemdraw. Desired but not mandatory with training available
Proactively manage casework and assignments, ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely manner. Communicate docket updates to Docketing Department
Process and reconcile expense reports
Travel Arrangement
Organizes meetings for attorneys/agents including meeting agenda and meeting minutes preparation
Seeks out opportunities to provide support to others (e.g., counsel, agents, and assistants)
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of US and foreign patent procedures
Monitors progress of patent cases and patent attorney/agent dockets through use of USPTO Patent Center, IP Management Software and Document Management System
Prioritizes current workload efficiently building on the ability to handle multiple heavy dockets and learning best practices to manage multiple tasks including managing outside counsel e-mail review
Reviews patent application files to check for compliance with USPTO requirements and BMS department standards
Knowledge and working experience of the USPTO Patent Center filing system in order to independently draft and prepare simple to moderately complex patent legal documents for submission to the USPTO including (but not limited to) patent applications, figures, sequence listings (ST.26), amendments, information disclosure statements (track IDS families and references, obtain references, prepare and file IDS 1449 form/SB08a forms), office action responses, requests for continued examination, notices of appeal, reply briefs, allowance checklists, allowed claims, issue fee payments, etc
Complete notice of allowance checklist, and prepare and file issue fee transmittals, review and proof issued patents, as applicable, prepare and files certificates of correction, review, and proof certificates of correction
Prepare, send, and track formal documents to inventors/clients for signature. Review and file/record with the USPTO
Provide assistance to attorneys with correspondence to worldwide foreign patent agents
Excellent organizational and accountability skills, takes initiative to follow up with inventors, outside counsel law firms and agents to meet critical deadline dates
Sets own standards of performance and works to meet standards; takes initiative to expand own knowledge of PTO rules
Assist the team with daily workflow tasks and projects in a high volume, fast paced practice while timely identifying and prioritizing time sensitive matters
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, MS Teams
Knowledge of IP Management Software and Document Management Software
Form editing capability in Adobe Acrobat Pro
Familiarity use in templates and Word Doc forms. IP Management Software generated forms, preferable
Proactively manage casework and assignments, ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely manner. Communicate docket updates to Docketing Department
Process and reconcile expense reports
Travel Arrangement
Organizes meetings for attorneys/agents including meeting agenda and meeting minutes preparation
Seeks out opportunities to provide support to others (e.g., counsel, agents, and assistants)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
6+ years of work experience or Paralegal Certificate and 4+ years of work experience in a law firm, an in-house legal department, a consulting firm, or comparable experience elsewhere
Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently
Ability to work within a team environment
Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
Adaptability and openness to learning, embracing changes in procedures and new technologies
Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations (Title 37) and the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP), to enable ability to identify legal issues/problems based on knowledge of PTO procedures
Basic knowledge of Patent Term Adjustment
Basic skills and experience with Patent-In software to generate sequence listings
Preferred knowledge of domestic and foreign patent databases, e.g., PCT Patent Scope; ePCT
Basic docketing experience with preferred exposure with an IP Management software application
Edit capability in Chemdraw
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
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