Senior Patent Counsel
Johnson & Johnson
13 hours ago
Remote friendly (New Brunswick, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
Senior Patent Counsel (Global Legal Organization)
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and prosecute patent applications
- Advise the business on patent and regulatory exclusivity strategy
- Review, draft, and advise on IP-related contracts
- Partner with the litigation department on patent-related litigations and disputes
- Conduct third-party and reverse patent due diligence
- Educate stakeholders on IP-related topics
Key Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
- Communicate complex legal issues clearly to all organizational levels and business functions
- Effective time management and sound judgment
- Intellectual curiosity and perseverance
- Ability to work across business functions, cultures, and time zones (San Diego: frequent early morning video conferences, typically starting at 7 AM)
Qualifications:
- J.D. or LL.M. with admission to and good standing with the bar of one state or DC (required)
- Admission to the USPTO (required)
- Degree in molecular biology or related field; MS or PhD preferred
- 5+ years drafting and prosecuting biologics (large molecule pharmaceuticals) patent applications at a law firm or multinational corporation
- Advantage: experience in patent due diligence, patent disputes, non-infringement opinions, regulatory exclusivity strategy, and/or patent license drafting/counseling
- Advantage: IP support for data/software innovations, siRNA, small molecules, or drug/device combinations
Preferred Skills:
- Business Agility, Collaborating, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Lawyering, Legal Documents Preparation, Legal Services, Negotiation, Process Improvements, Representing, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
Benefits (time off):
- Vacation: 120 hours/year; Sick time: 40 hours/year (CO: 48; WA: 56)
- Holidays (incl. Floating Holidays): 13 days/year
- Work/Personal/Family Time: up to 40 hours/year
- Parental Leave: 480 hours within one year
- Bereavement Leave: 240 hours (immediate), 40 hours (extended)
- Caregiver Leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
- Volunteer Leave: 32 hours/year
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and prosecute patent applications
- Advise the business on patent and regulatory exclusivity strategy
- Review, draft, and advise on IP-related contracts
- Partner with the litigation department on patent-related litigations and disputes
- Conduct third-party and reverse patent due diligence
- Educate stakeholders on IP-related topics
Key Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
- Communicate complex legal issues clearly to all organizational levels and business functions
- Effective time management and sound judgment
- Intellectual curiosity and perseverance
- Ability to work across business functions, cultures, and time zones (San Diego: frequent early morning video conferences, typically starting at 7 AM)
Qualifications:
- J.D. or LL.M. with admission to and good standing with the bar of one state or DC (required)
- Admission to the USPTO (required)
- Degree in molecular biology or related field; MS or PhD preferred
- 5+ years drafting and prosecuting biologics (large molecule pharmaceuticals) patent applications at a law firm or multinational corporation
- Advantage: experience in patent due diligence, patent disputes, non-infringement opinions, regulatory exclusivity strategy, and/or patent license drafting/counseling
- Advantage: IP support for data/software innovations, siRNA, small molecules, or drug/device combinations
Preferred Skills:
- Business Agility, Collaborating, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Lawyering, Legal Documents Preparation, Legal Services, Negotiation, Process Improvements, Representing, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
Benefits (time off):
- Vacation: 120 hours/year; Sick time: 40 hours/year (CO: 48; WA: 56)
- Holidays (incl. Floating Holidays): 13 days/year
- Work/Personal/Family Time: up to 40 hours/year
- Parental Leave: 480 hours within one year
- Bereavement Leave: 240 hours (immediate), 40 hours (extended)
- Caregiver Leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
- Volunteer Leave: 32 hours/year