Senior Patent Agent - REMOTE
Danaher · Austin, TX
Corporate & BusinessFull-time$150k–$190kCompany career page
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Role summary
Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Senior Patent Agent to develop and execute intellectual property protection strategies for molecular diagnostic technologies. The role involves collaborating with R&D and legal teams, prosecuting patent applications, and advising internal stakeholders on IP matters.
What they're looking for
- Registered Patent Agent with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- At least 4 years of patent prosecution experience in life sciences
- Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biology, or related discipline
- Hands-on experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in molecular diagnostics
- Strong technical understanding of molecular biology techniques and patent claim development
- Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills
What you'll be doing
- Partner with R&D teams to identify intellectual property opportunities in molecular diagnostic technologies
- Draft, prosecute, and manage patent applications in molecular diagnostics and biochemistry
- Conduct freedom-to-operate studies including infringement and validity analyses
- Direct outside counsel on global patent filing and prosecution matters
- Prepare training materials for business stakeholders on invention disclosure and IP protection
Privacy & handoff
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