Patent & Trademark Paralegal I

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are a fast-growing and dynamic organization seeking a Patent & Trademark Paralegal I to join our Legal team. The Patent & Trademark Paralegal I will provide paralegal support to the IP attorney(s) within the Omeros Legal Department in preparing, filing, prosecuting and maintaining Omeros’ portfolio of US and foreign patents and trademarks. Assist more senior paralegals with intellectual property-related tasks, as assigned.

Good things are happening at Omeros!

Who is Omeros?

Omeros is an innovative biotechnology company that discovers, develops, and commercializes first-in-class small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market and orphan indications, with particular emphasis on complement-mediated diseases, cancers, and addictive or compulsive disorders. Omeros’ lead lectin pathway inhibitor YARTEMLEA®, which inhibits the pathway’s effector enzyme MASP-2, is FDA-approved for the treatment of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA) in adult and pediatric patients ages two years and older, with a planned U.S. launch in January 2026. A marketing authorization application for YARTEMLEA in TA-TMA is currently under review by the European Medicines Agency, with a decision expected in mid-2026. OMS1029, Omeros’ long-acting MASP-2 inhibitor, has successfully completed Phase 1 clinical trials.

Under a recently announced asset purchase and licensing agreement, Novo Nordisk acquired global rights to zaltenibart (formerly OMS906), a MASP-3 inhibitor in clinical development for PNH and other alternative pathway indications, along with associated intellectual property and related assets. Omeros’ pipeline also includes OMS527, a phosphodiesterase 7 inhibitor in clinical development for cocaine use disorder and fully funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, as well as a growing portfolio of novel molecular and cellular oncology programs. For more information about Omeros and its programs, visit www.omeros.com.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file documents with the USPTO, including responses to Office Actions, Restriction Requirements, Notices of Allowance, Terminal Disclaimers, Information Disclosure Statements, Requests for Correction, Assignments, and Declarations under the direction of a more senior paralegal or attorney.
• Prepare Inventor Assignment of Rights and Declaration documents and obtain inventor signatures, notarized as required, and file with the U.S. Patent Office; assist with document legalization procedures as directed by a more senior paralegal.
• Catalog prior art documents cited in US and foreign patent applications, determine with patent counsel the relevance to related applications and previously cited prior art, and prepare cross-citations in related US applications and certain foreign applications, under the direction of a more senior paralegal or attorney
• Prepare documents and instruction letters for patent filings and patent prosecution in foreign countries, and following up with Foreign Associates, under the direction of a more senior paralegal or attorney
• Regularly monitor US Patent office web site for status of Omeros patent applications
• Process incoming patent and trademark documents, correspondence, and original Letters Patent, including maintaining and archiving onsite files
• Monitor and conduct internet searches for potential trademark infringement
• Process trademark watch service reports
• Assist more senior paralegals in processing invoices

Education, Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college
• Two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred qualification: Registered notary (can be obtained after hire)

Behavioral Competencies Required:

• Excellent writing and verbal skills and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively
• Proficient with software applications including Acrobat, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Previous experience with CPi a plus, but not required.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers and subordinates.
• Must have integrity.
• Must display strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve quality.
• Must have excellent research skills, be organized and efficient, and handle multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation and Benefits:

Omeros is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to support the lives of our employees and their families. The wage scale for this role is $38.00 /hour to $45.00 /hour. Salaries will be determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience relevant to the role. Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. This position is eligible for incentive and stock options. To learn more about Omeros, please visit www.omeros.com. 

Omeros is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

Physical Demands Required:

• Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 20 lbs.
• May encounter prolonged periods of sitting or standing

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.