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Associate Specialist, Patent Committee
Madison, WI
Job Description
**Job Description**
We partner with the business to ensure we maintain our company's values and high ethical standards, comply with the law, protect our people and enhance our reputation. We strive to foster an environment that is inspiring, supportive and diverse.
**Position Description:**
The incumbent is responsible for coordinating patent filing and maintenance recommendations for review and approval by the Company's cross-divisional Patent Committee, and for ensuring that decisions of the Patent Committee are timely disseminated and implemented. Position is located in Rahway, NJ.
Primary responsibilities include identifying cases requiring Patent Committee review utilizing IP docketing software; documenting Attorney filing and maintenance recommendations and reviewing for compliance with departmental guidelines; preparing formal Patent Committee Meeting agenda; conduct and monitor virtual Patent Committee Meeting utilizing collaborative software; generate and disseminate Patent Committee Meeting minutes, and implement all approved abandonment decisions. Assists in preparing and executing complex patent formal documents and miscellaneous department projects as needed. Position requires routine interaction with Patent and MRL Executive Management. Strict adherence to meeting schedule and ability to maintain confidentiality is critical. Incumbent must possess excellent proofreading and analytical skills in order to accurately manage patent assets in accordance with applicable US, PCT, and foreign filing deadlines.
**Position Qualifications:**
**Education Minimum Requirement:**
? High school diploma or equivalent required
? Paralegal certification preferred
**Required Experience and Skills:**
? Two (2) years patent experience in a corporate or law firm setting
? Demonstrated understanding of domestic and international patent terminology and filing procedures, and knowledge of current USPTO rules and procedures
? Working knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP) docketing software
? Working knowledge of Microsoft products, including Microsoft SharePoint
? Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a high-volume, team-based work area
? Ability to interact with personnel at all levels, exhibiting tact, good judgment, and discretion
? Excellent communication and collaborative skills
? Time management, prioritization and attention to detail
? Flexible, organized, and efficient
**Preferred Experience and Skills:**
? Knowledge of domestic and international patent prosecution docketing
? Specific experience with IP Manager/The IP Management System (TIPMS) IP docketing software
Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.
**Who we are ...**
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
**What we look for ...**
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue **Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives** while **Inspiring Your Career Growth** .
**INVENT.**
**IMPACT.**
**INSPIRE.**
**NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS**
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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**US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:**
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
**Employee Status:**
Regular
**Relocation:**
No relocation
**VISA Sponsorship:**
**Travel Requirements:**
**Flexible Work Arrangements:**
Flex Time, Remote Work
**Shift:**
**Valid Driving License:**
**Hazardous Material(s):**
**Number of Openings:**
1
**Requisition ID:** R115861
Job Summary
Company
Merck
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 years
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