Group IP Paralegal
Danaher Corporation
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
- Flexible work arrangement
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.