Hiring company: Edwards Lifesciences
Provides essential, highly specialized client and attorney support regarding all aspects of legal filings and administration.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and file moderately complex documents, tasks, and/or projects in specialized area
• Respond to moderately complex requests from outside entities applying knowledge of different jurisdictions (e.g., government agencies, vendors, outside counsel, embassies)
• Conduct research and moderately complex analysis of legal issues
• Communicate with internal business clients and external vendors as needed within the area of specialization
• Secure necessary signature/authorizations and approved documentation
• Draft related correspondence for attorneys with less research and revisions required
• Create and maintain internal due dates and deadlines
• IP (File Patent and/or Trademark):
a. File patent and trademark applications in the U.S and foreign patent offices with increased understanding of rules and regulations
b. Compose written responses to PTO (Patent Trademark Office) communications (e.g., invitations to correct defects, informal drawings, declarations)
• Other incidental duties
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience or
Minimum 7 years of related experience
Additional Skills:
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) required; Experience in USPTO-EFS, and eCounsel, iManage, IPDAS, corporate reporting software and docketing software preferred
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills
• Solid knowledge and understanding of Edwards’ policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to legal
• Solid knowledge of laws, rules, forms and procedures of the International Patent System, including the International Bureau of WIPO (IB), CTM, and individual foreign country offices, as well as and foreign filing best practices for patents and trademarks
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the department on specific projects
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a valid religious or medical exemption from being vaccinated.