About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Patent Paralegal to support our ambitious and growing IP portfolio. 10x Genomics is looking to continue our growth and expand in the exciting areas of single-cell, spatial, and in situ analysis. We need a motivated and experienced patent paralegal to play a primary role with the company’s strategic IP efforts worldwide. You will be a critical member in supporting 10x Genomics’ business in connection with IP portfolio objectives, management, and contribute to management of the company’s patent prosecution efforts.
The Sr Patent Paralegal must be able to interact with the global Legal team members, as well as business external and internal partners at all levels in a fast-paced environment, under time timelines, while remaining flexible, proactive, calm, resourceful and efficient.
What you will be doing
- Provide expert knowledge and understanding of the latest patent practice rules both foreign and domestic, including Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) practices
- Manage case docketing, deadlines, and correspondence using 10x’s docket system (AppColl Patent and Trademark Management System)
- Administer Account Access to AppColl Patent and Trademark Management System
- Monitor assigned cases and ensure that all related deadlines are met in a timely manner
- Manage Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) process
- Organize and conduct docket meetings with attorneys and/or agents
- Draft correspondence and/or communicate effectively with colleagues, inventors, foreign agents and other associates
- Administer and maintain formal patent documentation such as assignments and inventor declarations
- Administer the 10x Patent Awards Program
- Manage and monitor the Invention Disclosure process and records
- Manage and monitor patent annuities by coordinating with internal attorneys and third-party vendor(s)
- Identify, lead or participate in projects focusing on the efficiency and operations of the IP department, including but not limited to:
- Implementation of a new IP docketing system
- IP data summary and verification efforts
Minimum Requirements:
- 5+ years of relevant patent paralegal experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent work experience accepted
- Proficiency with document management and IP Management Systems, or commensurate experience with similar systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with USPTO Patent Center and EFS, and other patent electronic filing systems such as ePCT
- Proficiency in US, PCT, EPO and other country law as it relates to prosecution and deadlines
- Strong analytical, computer, and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment; collaborate and establish relationships with colleagues
- A professional demeanor, sense of urgency, sense of humor, results-focus, and the ability to keep sensitive material and conversations strictly confidential
- Ability to operate independently with a high level of attention to detail and is solution oriented
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using CPI annuity software
- An understanding of legal billing practices, proficiency in legal billing software (particularly Legal Tracker), ability to work collaboratively with finance and patent teams on setting and rebalancing budgets as needed, and tracking legal spend, accruals, and budgets in order to identify cost saving opportunities
- Experience coordinating with external counsel and other legal service providers, such as software and translation vendors
- Demonstrated proficiency with patent-related processes, procedures, workflows, and productivity tools, including software adaption and implementation
Below is the base pay range for this full-time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package. This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package.
About 10x Genomics
At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.
We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.
Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.
Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.
