Career Category
Law/Legal
Job Description
Patent Coordinator

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will support the Biotechnology and Process Development patent practice within the Intellectual Property and Litigation group. The Patent Coordinator works closely with patent attorneys, patent agents, inventors, Patent Operations, and outside counsel to keep patent filings, records, and deadlines accurate and moving forward. This role can be based at Amgen's headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California; Amgen's site in Cambridge, Massachusetts; or at Amgen's site in South San Francisco, California. Also considering remote workers.

Responsabilities:
• Prepare, assemble, proofread, and file attorney-directed patent documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), including documents supporting patent applications and amendments, declarations, information disclosure statements (IDSs), assignments, powers of attorney, and other prosecution documents.
• Prepare filing shells and supporting documents for Office Action responses and other prosecution submissions; coordinate review and approval with the responsible attorney or agent and file approved documents by the applicable deadline.
• Maintain and monitor attorneys' patent prosecution dockets in IP Management System (IPMS). Review incoming USPTO, WIPO, foreign associate, and internal correspondence; enter and verify actions and dates; run docket reports; follow up on open items; and promptly flag approaching deadlines, missing information, and potential timing risks to the responsible attorney.
• Maintain complete and organized electronic matter files in IPMS, including correspondence, file histories, filing receipts, and relevant documents. Confirm that Patent Operations can access documents needed for foreign filings and related work.
• Prepare and file IDSs based on attorney instructions and maintain citation matrices and related citation records in IPMS.
• Coordinate foreign filing formalities with the responsible filing facilitator and outside counsel, including requests and processing for powers of attorney, assignments, declarations, and other required documents.
• Process, record, and track patent assignments and supporting documents, including coordinating execution, filing, and recordation as directed.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and agents, including prioritizing and routing communications, preparing correspondence, maintaining calendars and files, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and assisting with reports and other projects.
• Protect confidential information, follow established filing and records practices, and identify practical ways to improve accuracy and efficiency in patent support workflows.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The detail-oriented professional we seek is an organized and proactive individual with the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Associate's degree and 2 years of legal experience

OR

2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 4 years of legal experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• Three or more years of recent patent prosecution support experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience preparing and filing U.S. and international patent prosecution documents, including applications, IDSs, declarations, assignments, and Office Action response papers.
• Experience maintaining patent deadlines, reviewing prosecution correspondence, and coordinating with attorneys, agents, and foreign associates.
• Experience with ANAQUA or another intellectual property management or docketing system; familiarity with USPTO and WIPO electronic filing systems is preferred.
• Strong proofreading, document preparation, and Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organization, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to handle confidential information, manage competing priorities, and raise issues promptly.
• A paralegal certificate or equivalent legal training is a plus. Notary Public commission, or willingness to obtain one if required for assigned duties, is preferred.

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.