IP Administrator/Paralegal

IP ADMINISTRATOR/PARALEGAL

Position Summary:

The IP Administrator/Paralegal will support the Vice President, Intellectual Property and Senior Patent Agent with a focus on Patent prosecution and some trademark matters. The IP Administrator/Paralegal will report to the Vice President, Intellectual Property.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review all incoming and outgoing correspondence and extract information that need to be entered into Company's web-based docketing database (Foundation IP)
• Maintain and update docketing system in a timely manner; prepare docket and patent portfolio reports

• Organize and maintain electronic patent and trademark prosecution files and records in cloud-based file management system (Box)
• Work with annuity payment provider and outside counsel to ensure timely payment of patent annuities and maintenance fees
• Work with the IP team and outside counsel to ensure accuracy and completeness of Information Disclosure Statements (IDS)
• Assist US and foreign counsels in completion of formalities related to patent filings including execution of declaration, assignments, POAs, etc.; liaise with inventors to obtain signatures and ensure these documents are received and filed in an accurate and timely manner
• Work with the IP legal team to develop, implement, and maintain docketing processes, procedures and policies for patents, and patent applications
• Assist the IP team in preparation of 3-year IP budget forecast and maintain IP budget tracking sheet
• Perform additional projects and administrative tasks (including set up meetings) as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of patent prosecution experience (US and foreign), 5+ years of experience as patent paralegal experience preferred; familiar with US, PCT, foreign patent prosecution processes and deadlines; in-house experience in life sciences company preferred; trademark experience preferred
• Experience in using electronic docketing system preferred (Foundation IP docketing software experience preferred)
• Proficient in MSWord, Outlook, and PowerPoint; strong Excel skills preferred
• Excellent writing, organizational, problem-solving, communication and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressures, and to communicate effectively
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively independently and with others
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the company's affairs
• Actively participate in team projects and provide deliverables on an agreed timeline
• Comfortable in a paperless environment with electronic only patent files
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Must have a positive, can-do attitude with the ability to flex in a frequently shifting environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Fit with GBT culture:

• Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers of various backgrounds and expertise
• Ability to function at a high level in a team setting whether leading the group or acting as an individual contributor
• Values-based leadership consistent with GBT's Core Values
• Excitement about the vision and mission of GBT
• Flexibility
• Integrity

NOTE: This position summary is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Global Blood Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.