Patent Paralegal
About The Position
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Patent Paralegal, located in West Chester, PA. Each Patent Paralegal supports DePuy Synthes’ Intellectual Property Legal team by managing day‑to‑day patent prosecution and portfolio administration activities. This role plays a critical part in protecting the company’s innovations by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant handling of global patent filings and related documentation. The position offers meaningful exposure to global IP operations within a leading medical device organization and the opportunity to collaborate closely with in-house attorneys, other paralegals, business partners, and external counsel.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal studies, or legal‑related field preferred.
- 8–10 years of experience supporting patent prosecution or intellectual property legal work.
- Experience supporting U.S. and international patent filings, including possessing knowledge of U.S. and international patent procedures and documentation requirements.
- Experience using IP docketing and document management systems.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, other paralegals, business partners, and external counsel.
- English proficiency required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a medical device, life sciences, or regulated industry environment.
- Familiarity with patent maintenance and annuity processes.
- Understanding of intellectual property compliance and record‑keeping best practices.
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, file, and manage U.S. and international patent prosecution documents, including applications, responses, and formalities.
- Coordinate with patent attorneys, inventors, and outside counsel to support timely prosecution and maintenance of patent assets.
- Monitor and ensure accuracy of patent deadlines and records and follow up on required actions to ensure compliance with global IP requirements.
- Assist with preparation and submission of invention disclosures and related documentation.
- Support IP portfolio reporting, audits, and data requests as needed.
- Handle correspondence with patent offices and external service providers.
- Collaborate with patent attorneys and other paralegals to maintain and update patent practice procedures and policies for DePuy Synthes.
- Apply company policies in all daily interactions and work activities.
Benefits
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
