Patent Paralegal II

Genentech•Daly City, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Genentech’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 to three or more patent attorneys in the Genentech IP Team. The ideal candidate must possess advanced knowledge of Patent and Trademark (PTO) rules and procedures, be proficient at navigating Patent Center and Assignment Center, and a strong knowledge of and ability to keep abreast of 37 C.F.R. rules and MPEP rules. This position reports directly to a Principal Paralegal Team lead in the Genentech IP Team. Come join our passion for creating and leveraging game-changing IP strategies that enable Genentech to “do now what patients need next!”

Requirements

A minimum of 5-7 experience in patent prosecution and IDS work required.
High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with biotechnology patent prosecution, inclusive of the following:
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with First to File, Google Workspace collaboration tools, Lecorpio (IDS), and iManage is extremely beneficial.

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.

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