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Senior Counsel IP, Marking & Coding
Wood Dale, IL
Job Description
WITHIN THE COMPANY
The Marking and Coding Group is under The Danaher Product Identification Platform (PID) and includes Videojet, Linx, Alltec Foba and Laetus. The companies are independently operated and manufacture and sell product marking and coding equipment, consumables, software and services.
The position will be based at Videojet's global headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois.
WITHIN THE ROLE
In this position, you will work with the business and technical staff to develop and protect IP, drive freedom to operate processes, understand competitor IP, and educate and counsel management and technical staff on key IP issues; defining and executing business-specific IP processes and strategies to support a culture of innovation, including working with business and technical leaders to maximize competitive advantage through IP (equipment, consumables, software, workflows and connected devices).
WITHIN THE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Drive IP creation, filing and enforcement
* Support third party technology development and/or Open Innovation commercialization efforts
* Support M&A activities from due diligence through integration
* Support commercial contracts organization with respect to IP issues
* Manage trademark portfolio and make recommendations on trademark strategy
* Collaborate with Danaher IP and Innovation Colleagues in other businesses to drive process improvements
WITHIN THE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
* 8 to 10 years of legal experience specifically focused on patent and intellectual property work; working experience in a reputable law firm or in a multinational company, or combination of the two. In house experience preferred.
* Strong scientific and business acumen with the capacity to rapidly learn the businesses' strategies and technical platforms. Experience leading business decisions on IP strategy, prosecution and litigation is important. Ability to present complex, technical or difficult messages clearly and persuasively at all levels of the organization.
* Ability to influence positively across functions, different companies, geographies, and management levels, but also leads and accomplishes by doing. This is a hands-on role where both tactical execution and longer-term strategy are important.
* Experience managing a budget to achieve business objectives.
* When travel resumes, ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, perhaps 25% of time.
WITHIN THE EDUCATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
* Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Physical Science
* JD degree from a US law school with top academic performance
* Registered to practice before the USPTO
* Licensed to practice law in at least one State, plus able to fulfill the requirements to become licensed promptly in Illinois
When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 202.419.7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.
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Job Summary
Company
Danaher
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8 to 10 years
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