About the position
Sun Pharma is seeking a highly capable detail-oriented and proactive Patent Paralegal to join our dynamic IP team in Princeton. This position supports the Associate Director, Intellectual Property, and local and global IP Department in all matters relating to the coordination and maintenance of the Company's global intellectual property portfolio. In this role, your duties will include docketing of U.S. and foreign patent matters, preparing and filing patent office submissions, including related formality documents, researching patent databases, and monitoring the filing status of patents. To ensure success as a Patent Paralegal, you should possess knowledge of a strong understanding of IP law and procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. An outstanding patent paralegal will be a team player whose resourcefulness translates into excellent support to the department.
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.
Requirements
- 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
- Paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time
