Patent Agent
Core
Partner with R&D teams to build and manage the patent portfolio, advise on freedom to operate, and lead outside counsel in patent prosecution.
Role type
Patent Agent / Junior IP Counsel
Builds
SCIEX patent portfolio
Domain
Life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
invention mining, patentability assessment, patent prosecution, freedom to operate analysis, strategic IP advice, aligning IP with business strategy, building IP culture, leading outside counsel, delivering IP training
Preferred skills
partnering with global stakeholders, communicating complex IP in business terms, executing multiple projects independently
Technologies
Canadian Intellectual Property Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted colleague to R&D teams on all IP issues; Align IP strategies with business and strategic plans; Build IP awareness, culture, and standard work; Lead outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications; Provide educational presentations and training on IP matters
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC