Sr. IP Counsel, Leica Biosystems
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Sr. IP Counsel is responsible for performing patent activities and trademark activities as well as exclusivity analysis at varying levels of complexity. The Sr. IP Counsel interacts with the business and general legal to advise on patent and/or trademark activities, provide advice on product exclusivity and freedom to operate counseling. This position reports to the Chief IP Counsel and is part of the Danaher IP team and will be a remote role.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Integrate with R&D teams to understand the technology and products and identify key IP opportunities, enabling innovative protection strategies.
- Provide full-range patent support: preparation and prosecution of patent applications, freedom-to-operate (FTO) studies (including infringement and validity analysis), and client counseling.
- Monitor third-party patent activity and assess competitive IP positioning.
- Manage the selection, integration, and ongoing compliance of open-source software components used across our products, including license review and security vetting.
- Manage the company's trademark portfolio, including filing strategy, prosecution, renewals, and enforcement, in coordination with outside counsel.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academic credentials.
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Minimum of 8+ years of IP legal experience, including hands-on patent prosecution of complex portfolios and drafting/negotiating IP-related agreements in both law firm and in-house settings.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field, with relevant coursework or experience in medical diagnostics or life sciences preferred.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school with excellent academic credentials
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Minimum of 8+ years of IP legal experience, including hands-on patent prosecution of complex portfolios and drafting/negotiating IP-related agreements in both law firm and in-house settings
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field
- Relevant coursework or experience in medical diagnostics or life sciences preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
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.