Genentech · 21 hours ago
Patent Paralegal II
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $186K/yr
5+ years expGenentech’s Intellectual Property team is seeking a Patent Paralegal who will provide a high level of paralegal support in all facets of US Patent Law. The role involves preparing and filing US Patent correspondence, managing Information Disclosure Statements, and coordinating with attorneys and foreign associates to ensure deadlines are met.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Preparing and filing US Patent correspondence, transmittal documents, and formality documents (Declarations and Assignments)
Prepare and manage Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) for US and Israel, including the ability to comprehensively review art cited across large family/portfolios
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
Create, organize and maintain electronic US and foreign patent files
Contribute to the general needs of the Patent and Legal groups. Some examples include providing back-up assistance to peers, and participating on special projects and/or other activities as requested
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5-7 experience in patent prosecution and IDS work required
High school diploma required
Advanced knowledge of Patent and Trademark (PTO) rules and procedures
Proficient at navigating Patent Center and Assignment Center
Strong knowledge of and ability to keep abreast of 37 C.F.R. rules and MPEP
Experience using the USPTO electronic filing system as well as a patent docketing system (IP Manager, CPI, CPA, Anaqua etc.) is required
A minimum of intermediate-level of professional technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
Strong skills in the following areas: Organization, attention to detail, and analytical abilities
Effective written and verbal communications to include clarity and tact
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, efficiently, and collaboratively in accordance with deadlines
Proactive, self-disciplined and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with First to File, Google Workspace collaboration tools, Lecorpio (IDS), and iManage is extremely beneficial
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
The position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Company
Genentech
Genentech is a biotechnology research company that specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicines.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-03-26Acquired
1999-07-20IPO
1976-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ashley Magargee
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Laird
Vice President, Global MSAT Drug Substance Biologics Technology and Commercial Products Support
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