Patent Agent
About The Position
The Patent Agent/Junior IP Counsel is responsible for partnering with Research Scientists and Engineers and working with the Intellectual Property (IP) Legal team to build and manage the SCIEX patent portfolio. The Patent Agent/Junior IP Counsel will also advise on freedom to operate and landscape analyses and support new development projects. This position reports to the Chief IP Counsel and is part of the IP team. The role is designated as fully remote; however, there is a strong preference for the incumbent to be within commuting distance of the Marlborough, MA SCIEX headquarters. In this role, you will have the opportunity to serve as a trusted colleague to Research & Development (R&D) teams on all IP issues with a particular focus on invention mining, patentability, patent prosecution and freedom to operate locally and globally, by giving solid and practical strategic IP advice. Align IP strategies with business and strategic plans. Build IP awareness, culture, and standard work at SCIEX. Lead outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Provide educational presentations and other training on IP matters to SCIEX employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, and/or Physics
- Registered patent agent before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and/or U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Patent Agent/Junior Counsel in a law firm and/or in-house role.
Nice To Haves
- Partnering effectively with relevant stakeholders at all levels of a global organization and across all phases of research, development & commercialization to provide clear, strategic business counseling.
- Communicating complex IP issues in business terms across a spectrum of partners.
- Executing on and prioritizing multiple projects independently (and in collaboration with others) with a proactive and strategic approach.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted colleague to Research & Development (R&D) teams on all IP issues with a particular focus on invention mining, patentability, patent prosecution and freedom to operate locally and globally, by giving solid and practical strategic IP advice.
- Align IP strategies with business and strategic plans.
- Build IP awareness, culture, and standard work at SCIEX.
- Lead outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications.
- Provide educational presentations and other training on IP matters to SCIEX employees.
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
