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SUN PHARMA · 1 day ago

Patent Paralegal

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$107K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Inc. is the fourth largest generic pharmaceutical company in the world, and rapidly building our brand presence. Sun Pharma is seeking a highly capable detail-oriented and proactive Patent Paralegal to join our dynamic IP team in Princeton.

Biotechnology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the USPTO, internal and external attorneys, liaisons, foreign associates, and staff

Extracting relevant IP information from official USPTO databases and correspondence

Generating docket reports, performing IP docketing, and tracking and de-docketing deadlines and reminders

Entering new U.S. Provisional, Continuation, Utility, Design, CIP, Opposition, Divisional, and re-examination files into databases

Assisting attorneys with patent filing by resolving discrepancies, errors, and omissions

Maintaining IP records and reviewing files

Performing IP research on public and private databases

Processing incoming and outgoing correspondence

Processing of annuity payments

Qualification

Patent docketingIP law knowledgeLegal terminologyParalegal certificationPatent filing experienceResearch abilityOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

A bachelor's degree or a post-secondary program with law-related coursework

State-approved accredited paralegal certification

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in patent docketing and prosecution administration

Proficiency in legal terminology and electronic databases, including the USPTO's PAIR

Experience in managing IP records and generating docket reports

Extensive knowledge of patent filing and review

Exceptional ability to perform research and keep track of deadlines

Ability to collaborate with others and work independently

Exceptional recordkeeping and communication skills

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time

Company

SUN PHARMA

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Sun Pharma is the world's fourth-largest speciality generic pharmaceutical company and No. 1 in India.

Founded in 1983

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND

10001+ employees

http://www.sunpharma.com

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