Patent & Trademark Paralegal I
About The Position
We are a fast-growing and dynamic organization seeking a Patent & Trademark Paralegal I to join our Legal team. The Patent & Trademark Paralegal I will provide paralegal support to the IP attorney(s) within the Omeros Legal Department in preparing, filing, prosecuting and maintaining Omeros’ portfolio of US and foreign patents and trademarks. Assist more senior paralegals with intellectual property-related tasks, as assigned. Omeros is an innovative biotechnology company that discovers, develops, and commercializes first-in-class small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market and orphan indications, with particular emphasis on complement-mediated diseases, cancers, and addictive or compulsive disorders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college
- Two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent writing and verbal skills and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively
- Proficient with software applications including Acrobat, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers and subordinates.
- Must have integrity.
- Must display strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve quality.
- Must have excellent research skills, be organized and efficient, and handle multiple priorities effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Registered notary (can be obtained after hire)
- Previous experience with CPi a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file documents with the USPTO, including responses to Office Actions, Restriction Requirements, Notices of Allowance, Terminal Disclaimers, Information Disclosure Statements, Requests for Correction, Assignments, and Declarations under the direction of a more senior paralegal or attorney.
- Prepare Inventor Assignment of Rights and Declaration documents and obtain inventor signatures, notarized as required, and file with the U.S. Patent Office; assist with document legalization procedures as directed by a more senior paralegal.
- Catalog prior art documents cited in US and foreign patent applications, determine with patent counsel the relevance to related applications and previously cited prior art, and prepare cross-citations in related US applications and certain foreign applications, under the direction of a more senior paralegal or attorney
- Prepare documents and instruction letters for patent filings and patent prosecution in foreign countries, and following up with Foreign Associates, under the direction of a more senior paralegal or attorney
- Regularly monitor US Patent office web site for status of Omeros patent applications
- Process incoming patent and trademark documents, correspondence, and original Letters Patent, including maintaining and archiving onsite files
- Monitor and conduct internet searches for potential trademark infringement
- Process trademark watch service reports
- Assist more senior paralegals in processing invoices
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- three weeks of vacation
- 80 hours of sick time
- twelve paid holidays
- incentive
- stock options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
