Senior Patent Agent I
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Sr. Patent Agent I Consumables Practice Group Life Sciences Businesses
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science with revenues of $44 billion and over 125000 employees in 50 countries.
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific to impact the world positively through meaningful work daily.
Job Description
The Senior Patent Agent I will assist LS 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. Able to develop patent portfolio strategies.
Key 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 Companys Promotional Review process.
- Engage in trade secret sensing and auditing activities.
Required Experience and Skills
- 5 years 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.
- Experience in biochemistry chemistry or molecular biology labs keeping current on life sciences techniques and knowledge of bioinformatics and AI are valuable.
- Proven ability to perform complex IP analyses including product clearances technology landscapes and prior art searches. Familiarity with patent searching databases and AI search tools desired.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with an ability to deliver engaging IP training to R&D and business colleagues are required.
In addition the successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:
- 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
- Experience with IP Litigation is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position will depend on location and will be in the range of $150-165K.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:
- 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
