PATENT PROSECUTION PARALEGAL

PATENT PROSECUTION PARALEGAL
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: PATENT PROSECUTION PARALEGAL II
LOCATION: FOSTER CITY, CA

Grade 26

JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a mid-level position within the Intellectual Property prosecution team at Gilead Sciences, reporting to the Patent Prosecution Team Leader. The prosecution team consist of 15 Attorneys, and 8 Paralegals. This team is made up of high caliber, reputable and extremely hard-working IP professionals, all of whom play an integral role in the company's ability to continue providing therapies to medical areas of unmet needs worldwide.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Assistance with US and Foreign patent prosecution
• Collaborating with US law firm counsel regarding patent prosecution matters
• Preparing response drafts for US and foreign patent prosecution
• Collaborating with foreign counsel regarding patent prosecution matters
• Coordinating with attorneys regarding docket planning and workflow
• Coordinating with the Patent Prosecution Team Leader regarding workload
• Preparing and enduring compliance with Gilead IP Department Standard Operating Procedures and best practices including completion of internal checklists
• Ensuring all outstanding docket items are addressed, reported to docketing and correctly reflected in Memotech
• Preparing and maintaining the IDS database and spreadsheets as needed
• Reviewing issued US patents for accuracy and preparing certificates of correction as needed
• Preparing complex correspondence for attorney review
• Updating and maintaining complete electronic files for prosecution matters
• Assisting with maintaining and updating internal patent prosecutions systems
• Performing legal research as needed by attorneys
• Collaborating with other Legal departments and personnel
• Performing notarizations as needed

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Requires minimum of a high school diploma and paralegal training. Paralegal certification is preferred.
• minimum of five years of relevant experience in US and patent prosecution experience (both US and foreign prosecution experience is preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• High proficiency in computer skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and Visio, etc.
• Experience with the iManage document management experience is preferred
• Experience with docketing systems (e.g., Memotech ) is preferred
• Candidates must possess the ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Organizational skills, exceptional time management and attention to detail are a must

Working conditions

• This is an in-office position with work-from-home hours as approved by Manager
• Business travel is not required