Patent Paralegal

Johnson & Johnson

Patent Paralegal managing patent prosecution and portfolio administration for DePuy Synthes. Collaborating with legal team and supporting innovation in healthcare.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeWest Chester • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $74,550 - $134,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Prior experience in a medical device, life sciences, or regulated industry environment preferred
Familiarity with patent maintenance and annuity processes preferred
Understanding of intellectual property compliance and record‑keeping best practices preferred
Paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred
English proficiency required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual 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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

patent prosecutionU.S. patent proceduresinternational patent proceduresIP docketing systemsdocument management systemspatent maintenance processesannuity processesintellectual property compliancerecord-keeping best practicesinvention disclosures

Soft Skills

attention to detailtime managementwritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

paralegal certificate