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Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40+ countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.

Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.

The Biotechnology Group IP Paralegal is responsible for providing support to IP Counsels within the Biotechnology Group. This position will be responsible for all aspects of IP support, from the filing of patent and trademark applications in multiple jurisdictions, diary management, and integration of or divestiture of acquired assets from M&A activity, inventor remuneration to completing formality-based actions. The Group Biotechnology IP Paralegal will report to the Biotechnology Group Senior IP Paralegal.

What you’ll do

• Provide end to end support to IP Counsel(s), supporting formalities-based activities across the group for all IP topics, including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyrights.

• Prepare, file and format patent/design, trademarks, and copyright documents for submission to the UK/SE/EP/PCT & USPTO as required, completing all associated docketing requirements within Danaher’s IP management tool.

• Instruct foreign outside counsel as appropriate at the foreign/national stage filing & completing associated docketing activities.

• Monitor Platform central IP mailbox, docketing as appropriate and communicating with IP counsel.

• Manage the docket(s) of IP counsel as assigned, maintaining due dates, monitoring deadlines, and weekly meetings to review.

• Support integration of and/or divestiture of IP assets resulting from M&A activity.

• Assist in the development of processes and lead project initiatives across the Platform collaborating with peers, including inventor bonus management.

Who you are

• 2+ years’ experience handling patent preparation and prosecution.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Paralegal certification is meritorious

• Proficiency in use of IP docketing tools including IP Folio and Foundation IP.

• Detailed knowledge of SE, EP, US and foreign patent and trademark law prosecution practices.

  It would be a plus if you also possess abilities such as

• Being data driven, detail-oriented with excellent analytical and systems administration skills.

• Strong prioritization skills to manage workload as well as strong communication to align priorities with stakeholder needs.

• Willingness and knowledge to use continuous improvement procedures and Danaher’s Business System (DBS) to drive results.

• Positively address change management.

Preferred locations for this role is within commuting distance to Uppsala, Sweden or within the UK. Interview and selection will happen continuously and an opening can be filled before last day of application 28 April, 2024.

For further information, please contact hiring manager Jennifer Fasolino jennifer.fasolino@cytiva.com

Welcome in with your application!

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