Title: Trademark Paralegal

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology.

Job Summary:

Sun Pharma is seeking a Trademark Paralegal within its Intellectual Property Department in Princeton. The Trademark Paralegal will report into the Associate Director, Intellectual Property and will assist with all matters relating to the coordination and maintenance of the trademark portfolio. This position supports the Associate Director, Intellectual Property, and local IP Department in daily activities managing the Company’s trademarks, IP review of advertising/marketing/promotional materials and other business materials, trade dress, oppositions, and litigation.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities broadly relate to procurement, maintenance, and proper usage of the Company’s U.S. and Canadian trademark portfolio.

The Trademark Paralegal will work with and support the Associate Director of Intellectual Property and external legal counsel to:

• Prepare and submit document, forms, and office action responses to the USPTO and Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
• Coordinate with overseas trademark team to conduct preliminary availability searches and, in some instances, conduct and review searches independently utilizing internet-based resources.
• Coordinate with internal clients to prosecute, maintain, and renew trademark applications and registrations, including obtaining of samples and other documents for securing trademark registrations.
• Monitor corporate trademarks by conducting weekly reviews of watch reports and preliminary investigations of potential conflicting marks.
• Review advertising, marketing, corporate materials, labelling, artwork and packaging components for OTC, Brand Marketing and Generic Medicines groups to provide trademark and trade dress clearance and ensure proper usage of trademarks, including scripts for proposed videos, websites, etc.
• This person will also be required to assist in other IP related projects as needed, including but not limited to providing litigation support, drafting cease & desist letters, , and assisting in budget preparation.
• Experience in clearing trademarks/trade dress, preparing/filing/prosecuting trademark applications is required
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with U.S. and international trademark databases required
• Experience with trademark docketing or docket management software (e.g. CPI) required
• Knowledge of USPTO and CIPO databases (e.g., TSDR, TESS, TTAB)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and deliver on internal and external deadlines through good organization and time management

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate college degree, paralegal certification or equivalent work experience.
• 4-8 years intellectual property trademark experience in a large IP law-firm and/or in-house corporate legal department is required.

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.