Patent Paralegal -IP

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. 

Job Summary:

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

Qualifications:

• 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.

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.