We are seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel to join our Princeton, NJ office . This role will report directly to the Head of Intellectual Property for North America
As an Attorney in the IP department, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement IP strategies to advance Dr. Reddy鈥檚 interest to provide affordable health care solutions. This role will provide counsel on patent litigations in North America (both small and large molecule), and be responsible for the entire life-cycle of a project from selection to launch and will require extensive interaction with Portfolio, R&D, Business Development, and Regulatory Affairs.
Responsibilities:
- Manage patent litigations in North America, including ANDA/ANDS, 505(b)(2) and biosimilar litigations, including post-grant patent office proceedings by developing and implementing claims and defenses
- Secure freedom-to-operate for Dr Reddy鈥檚 products, including clearance of Orange Book and unlisted patents for the bulk API, route of synthesis, finished dosage form and polymorphs
- Prepare ANDA patent certifications and the corresponding notice letters and detailed statements
- Examine patents, file histories, prior art, ongoing litigations, and citizen鈥檚 petitions for possible Paragraph IV and related strategies for ANDA/ANDS, 505(b)(2), and BPCIA products
- Conduct IP due diligence and provide IP support towards business development activities
- Manage drafting and prosecution of patent applications
- Advise internal stakeholders on all aspects of pharmaceutical patent and regulatory law, including exclusivity issues and launch scenarios