Seagen

IP Paralegal

Corporate Functions - Bothell, United States

Description

Seagen is a global, multi-product biotechnology company dedicated to developing and commercializing transformative cancer medicines. As the industry leader in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology, we pioneered a new generation in the science of harnessing antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. Seagen’s dedication to improving the lives of cancer patients goes beyond science, and we believe that every employee has a role in contributing to this mission. By working together with a shared dedication and diverse perspectives, we are able to reach our full potential and make a real difference in the world. Seagen is a fast-growing company and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. Put your passion to work at Seagen and join us!

Summary

The Paralegal, IP is an integral member of the Legal team responsible for supporting all aspects of the management, monitoring, protection, and enforcement of the company's intellectual property.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Support the IP legal team in the protection of company patent, trademark, copyright, and domain name portfolios.
• Support patent prosecution and management workflows. Assist with PCT nationalization filings, and other application filings, submission of office action responses and information disclosure statements, as needed. Prepare various supporting documents for foreign country prosecution as needed.
• Assist with maintaining and managing docketing for all intellectual property matters; monitor patent docket activity by internal team and outside counsel. Review incoming new foreign Office Actions for in-house applications for new references to be cited in pending US applications and docket if needed. Follow up with outside counsel for confirmations of filing for outstanding open docket due dates.
• Prepare Assignment, Declaration and other documents as needed, communicate with patent inventors and IP legal team (internal and external) for signatures, and follow up on outstanding signatures. File formal documents as needed.
• Assist with Tracking and facilitating timely meeting of all patent office deadlines.
• Assist with maintaining and updating company intellectual property databases and physical files.
• Review and manage dockets prepared by outside counsel and assist with maintaining patent annuity records.
• Attend docket meetings with internal IP legal team members.
• Assist with special projects, e.g., intellectual property licensing, asset purchases and acquisitions.
• Enter contract requests into database for review by contracts team, track as needed.
• Manage invention disclosures.
• Work within department guidelines and policies, as well as identify and recommend process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of legal experience in intellectual property support, in a law firm or IP function of a company, preferably in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company.
• Deep understanding of patent, trademark, copyright, and domain name processes and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on written and verbal communication.
• Extensive expertise in Microsoft Word and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with USPTO and WIPO systems.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.

As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seagen is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seagen, visit www.seagen.com.

Seagen is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, Seagen requires that all newly-hired employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before commencing employment, subject to reasonable accommodation and other requirements of applicable federal, state, and local law.

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Seagen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 05/20/2022