About Us:

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.

Position Summary:

The Patent Paralegal is responsible for supporting the intellectual property attorneys within the Legal Department. This effort includes, but is not limited to, transactional IP work, litigation support and licensing support. This individual will also work with Product Development to ensure innovation is captured and protected.

The person must be detail oriented, organized, have strong self-starting qualities and a sense of urgency. This position also requires a person who has the ability to think independently, who can work as a team player in a challenging and dynamic environment, and who possesses a keen understanding of business confidentiality. The ideal candidate will be precise, motivated, and proactive, with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• U.S., PCT and foreign patent and trademark application filing and prosecution support including filing of Invention Disclosure Statements
• Prepares patent and trademark related formal documents and forms
• Reviews and executes physical and electronic mail from USPTO and Foreign Associates review
• Maintains and manages docketing, data entry and retrieval from IP/Patent databases, including generation of reports from such database
• Communicates and interfaces with clients, inventors, and managers
• Provides support of patent or trademark oppositions, patent litigations, validity and patentability opinions, and other IP matters as required
• Works with support staff team, as well as vendors, foreign patent agents and USPTO representatives to identify and resolve patent related issues
• Provides support of IP transactions including licenses, development and test agreements, etc.
• Manages all related physical and electronic files
• Assists in maintenance and organization of patent department files, including setting up files for non-application matters being handled by intellectual property attorneys and archiving inactive files.
• Reconciles and replenishes USPTO deposit accounts
• Manages invoicing for patent matters including creating electronic copies and confirms payment in a timely fashion
• Completes other administrative tasks, as needed
• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies. Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
• Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree is required
• Paralegal Certificate desired or combination of work experience and skill, in lieu of paralegal certificate
• 3 years corporate law department or private law firm paralegal experience preferred
• Well organized, detail oriented and team player capable of working in a deadline driven environment
• Superior analytical skills and the motivation to provide exceptional client service
• Professionally represent and reflect company philosophy to customers, investors, regulatory agencies, and industry peers
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience with Foundation IP is highly desired
• Basic knowledge of PCT and selected foreign patent rules, regulations and patent annuities is ideal
• Detailed knowledge of patent docketing procedures, a plus
• Detailed knowledge of U.S. patent rules, regulations and use of USPTO forms & electronic filing, a plus

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions
• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency
• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger
• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.