Intellectual Property Paralegal

Corcept Therapeutics • Redwood City, CA

4d • $100,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 25 years, Corcept has been singularly focused on the science of cortisol, a powerful hormone that when unregulated, can play a role in a broad range of diseases. Our commercial portfolio includes treatments for hypercortisolism and oncology, and the company has discovered more than 1,000 proprietary selective cortisol modulators and glucocorticoid receptor antagonists. With advanced clinical trials in patients with hypercortisolism, solid tumors, ALS and liver disease, Corcept is unlocking the power of cortisol modulation to help address some of the most devastating diseases patients face today. Corcept is headquartered in Redwood City, California. Reporting to the Manager, Intellectual Property, this IP Paralegal primarily supports IP docketing and will assist with patent prosecution. This position may also have responsibilities in areas that include trademarks, copyrights, IP litigation, IP licensing, and projects related to the establishment and maintenance of the IP team’s infrastructure. This position will work closely with the Manager, Intellectual Property and provide support in all facets of intellectual property management.

Requirements

• Experience using a patent docketing system and familiarity with the USPTO electronic filing system is required
• Experience with patent prosecution, including knowledge of Patent and Trademark (PTO) rules and procedures
• Strong skills in organization, attention to detail, and analytical abilities are required
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, efficiently, and collaboratively in accordance with deadlines

Nice To Haves

• This candidate will have a strong drive to perform well, and is looking to grow a career as a senior paralegal, and perhaps eventually IP operations
• experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies is a bonus but not required
• Paralegal certification and California notary certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain docketing system for patents and trademarks
• Maintain electronic US and foreign patent files
• Generate and distribute monthly docket reports
• Assist with ensuring all patent and trademark deadlines are met by coordinating with attorneys, colleagues, foreign associates and outside counsel
• Correspond regularly with foreign associates and outside counsel relating to all patent prosecution matters
• Assist with preparation and filing of patent applications and various documents related to patent prosecution, including declarations and assignments, information disclosure statements
• Assist with the management of references cited in information disclosure statements across large family/portfolios

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior