Senior Patent Agent I

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Spencer, TN

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Patent Agent I will assist Life Science businesses in patent portfolio development, focusing on biochemistry, chemistry, and molecular biology technologies. Seeking self-starter with innovative ideas, interested in tech and business strategy alignment. This role will develop patent portfolio strategies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications with success at the USPTO.
• Must have detailed knowledge of USPTO procedures.
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in biochemistry, chemistry or related fields needed with a proven ability to comprehend, draft and prosecute patent applications in these subject areas.
• Proven ability to perform complex IP analyses including product clearances, technology landscapes and prior art searches.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with an ability to deliver engaging IP training to R&D and business colleagues, are required.
• Business insight and the ability to learn and understand significant business drivers.
• Demonstrated abilities to manage outside counsel, work efficiently, control costs, and exercise sound business and legal judgment.
• Self-motivated / driven to succeed - high level of initiative and ability to work autonomously.
• Team oriented / strong interpersonal skills - must be comfortable working in dynamic and diverse multi-national teams with an ability to work and cooperate effectively with others.
• Effective communicator - ability to communicate efficiently across teams, functions, and global regions.
• Skilled trainer with the ability to clearly convey concepts in a retainable and engaging manner.
• Principled - possesses a strong sense of ethics and integrity

Nice To Haves

• Experience in biochemistry, chemistry, or molecular biology labs, keeping current on life sciences techniques, and knowledge of bioinformatics and AI are valuable.
• Familiarity with patent searching databases and AI search tools desired.
• Experience with IP Litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with in-house and outside patent counsel, patent paralegals, and USPTO patent examiners to prepare and prosecute high-quality, commercially relevant patent applications.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches to counsel R&D and business colleagues.
• Review publications and marketing materials as part of the Company’s Promotional Review process.
• Engage in trade secret sensing and auditing activities.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• Includes 120 hours PTO, 10 paid holidays, parental leave, accident/life insurance, disability.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees