Group IP Paralegal

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The Group IP Paralegal, is responsible for providing end-to-end operational support to Diagnostics IP Counsel including multi-jurisdiction patent and trademark filings, docketing and deadline/diary management, and completion of formality-based actions. The role also supports M&A-related IP asset integration and divestiture activities and administers inventor remuneration processes.

This position reports to the Diagnostics Group IP Paralegal Manager and is part of the Diagnostics Intellectual Property Operations team, located in Irvine, CA and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide end-to-end IP paralegal support to IP Counsel across patents, designs, trademarks, and copyrights, including preparation, filing, docketing, and execution of formal documents.
• Manage IP portfolios and dockets in Danaher’s IP management system, including mailbox monitoring, deadline management, weekly docket reviews, reporting, data integrity audits, and timely escalation of critical matters.
• Coordinate prosecution and filing activities with IP Counsel and outside counsel, including national and foreign-stage filings, official responses, filing instructions, and associated docketing requirements.
• Manage key IP operational activities and standardized workflows, including inventor bonus/remuneration administration, IP preparation and prosecution processes, and accurate capture of portfolio and committee information.
• Support strategic IP Operations initiatives and continuous improvement, including integration and divestiture of IP assets arising from M&A activities, development and implementation of group-wide processes in collaboration with peers, and leading or supporting cross-functional projects and initiatives as required.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience supporting patent preparation, prosecution, and intellectual property formalities.
• Working knowledge of U.S., European, and international patent and trademark prosecution practices and procedures.
• Experience with IP docketing and portfolio management systems, including IP Folio or equivalent IP management systems.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and processing patent and trademark-related documents, including assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and official filing documents

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience supporting intellectual property portfolio integration or activities arising from mergers and acquisitions.

• Experience administering inventor remuneration programmes and generating intellectual property portfolio reports.

• Experience preparing reports, auditing docket data and supporting process-improvement projects across a global organization.

• Familiarity using continuous improvement methods, including the Danaher Business System (DBS), in an intellectual property or legal operations environment.

Within Danaher Diagnostics, we offer a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Within Danaher Diagnostics, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers that support both collaboration and flexibility. This position offers a flexible work arrangement, with opportunities to work both remotely and from the designated office location based on business and team needs. Additional information about the work arrangement will be provided by the interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working within Danaher Diagnostics can provide.

The annual salary range for this role is $90,000–$100,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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