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Job Function:
Legal & ComplianceJob Sub Function:
Intellectual Property LawJob Category:
Business Enablement/SupportAll Job Posting Locations:
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Patent Paralegal, located in West Chester, PA
Each Patent Paralegal supports DePuy Synthes’ Intellectual Property Legal team by managing day‑to‑day patent prosecution and portfolio administration activities. This role plays a critical part in protecting the company’s innovations by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant handling of global patent filings and related documentation. The position offers meaningful exposure to global IP operations within a leading medical device organization and the opportunity to collaborate closely with in-house attorneys, other paralegals, business partners, and external counsel.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, file, and manage U.S. and international patent prosecution documents, including applications, responses, and formalities.
Coordinate with patent attorneys, inventors, and outside counsel to support timely prosecution and maintenance of patent assets.
Monitor and ensure accuracy of patent deadlines and records and follow up on required actions to ensure compliance with global IP requirements.
Assist with preparation and submission of invention disclosures and related documentation.
Support IP portfolio reporting, audits, and data requests as needed.
Handle correspondence with patent offices and external service providers.
Collaborate with patent attorneys and other paralegals to maintain and update patent practice procedures and policies for DePuy Synthes.
Apply company policies in all daily interactions and work activities.
Qualifications
Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal studies, or legal‑related field preferred.
Experience and Skills
Required:
8–10 years of experience supporting patent prosecution or intellectual property legal work.
Experience supporting U.S. and international patent filings, including possessing knowledge of U.S. and international patent procedures and documentation requirements.
Experience using IP docketing and document management systems.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, other paralegals, business partners, and external counsel.
Preferred:
Prior experience in a medical device, life sciences, or regulated industry environment.
Familiarity with patent maintenance and annuity processes.
Understanding of intellectual property compliance and record‑keeping best practices.
Paralegal certificate from an accredited program.
Other:
Language: English proficiency required.
Travel: Minimal; occasional domestic travel may be required (<10%).
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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Administrative Support, Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance Management, Consulting, Due Diligence, Execution Focus, Intellectual Property Investigations, Intellectual Property Law, Intellectual Property Transaction, Legal Services, Patent Applications, Patent Law, Problem Solving, Process OrientedThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
74,550.00 - 1,34,400.00 USDAdditional Description for Pay Transparency:
Annual Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefitsSkills Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree (paralegal studies or legal-related field preferred)
- 8-10 years supporting patent prosecution or intellectual property legal work
- Experience supporting U.S. and international patent filings and knowledge of patent procedures/documentation
- Experience using IP docketing and document management systems
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, business partners, and external counsel
- English proficiency
- Prior experience in medical device, life sciences, or regulated industry environment
- Familiarity with patent maintenance and annuity processes
- Understanding of intellectual property compliance and record-keeping best practices
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited program
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