Patent Paralegal II/Information Disclosure Statement Specialist

Position Scope & Key Responsibilities:

Genentech’s Intellectual Property team is seeking a Patent Paralegal II/Information Disclosure Statement Specialist who will provide a high level of paralegal support in all facets of US Patent Law to three or more patent attorneys in the Genentech Legal Department. The ideal candidate must possess advanced knowledge of Patent and Trademark (PTO) rules and procedures, be proficient at navigating Patent Center and Assignment Center, and a strong knowledge of and ability to keep abreast of 37 C.F.R. rules and MPEP rules. This role reports directly to a Principal Paralegal Team lead and is based onsite at our South San Francisco campus.

A hybrid working schedule of 3 days per week onsite is required. This position is not suitable for a fully remote working arrangement. Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.
Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities of this individual contributor role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Prepare and manage Information Disclosure Statements (US and Israel), including the ability to comprehensively review art cited across large family/portfolios.

• Preparing and filing US Patent correspondence, transmittal documents, and formality documents (Declarations and Assignments).

• Correspond with foreign associates and outside counsel relating to all patent prosecution matters.

• Generate weekly docket reports and coordinate with attorneys, colleagues, foreign associates and outside counsel to ensure all deadlines are met.

• Create, organize and maintain electronic US and foreign patent files.

• Contribute to the general needs of the Patent and Legal groups. Some examples include providing back-up assistance to peers, and participating on special projects and/or other activities as requested.

General Competencies:

Key competencies of this individual contributor role include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Embraces a growth-mindset and enjoys working in a fast-paced and diverse global organization.

• Excels at working independently and proactively with minimal direction, has strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and balance competing projects and responsibilities.

• Engages actively in Group, Department, and cross-functional projects and initiatives where strategies, processes, operating standards and/or practices are developed and deployed, to ensure the highest quality IP portfolios in a high-performing, agile team setting.

• Embraces and fosters a team and organizational culture that reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5-7 experience in patent prosecution and IDS work required.

• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Experience with biotechnology patent prosecution, inclusive of the following:

  • Advanced knowledge of Patent and Trademark (PTO) rules and procedures.

  • Proficient at navigating Patent Center and Assignment Center.

  • Strong knowledge of and ability to keep abreast of 37 C.F.R. rules and MPEP.

• Experience using the USPTO electronic filing system as well as a patent docketing system (IP Manager, CPI, CPA, Anaqua etc.) is required.

• A minimum of intermediate-level of professional technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat. 

• Experience with First to File, Google Workspace collaboration tools, Lecorpio (IDS), and iManage is extremely beneficial.

• Strong skills in the following areas:

  • Organization, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.

  • Effective written and verbal communications to include clarity and tact.

  • Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, efficiently, and collaboratively in accordance with deadlines.

  • Proactive, self-disciplined and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $87,500 - $162,500 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

  Benefits 

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer, and we embrace the increasingly diverse world around us. Genentech prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status and veteran status.