Patent Counsel

Job Description

Agilent's Legal Department is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join our growing Intellectual Property team.  The role will support Agilent’s Applied Markets Group (AMG) in the design, development and commercialization of a broad range of complex analytical instrumentation, including spectroscopy (atomic, molecular, raman), gas chromatography, mass spectrometry and related informatics tools, applications, software and knowledge of artificial intelligence.  Responsibilities will include strategic IP planning, competitive patent analysis, product clearance reviews, innovation capture, patent prosecution, transactional support, license negotiation, and business partnering and counseling to address various intellectual property issues.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead and manage AMG’s intellectual property strategy (patents, know-how, trade secrets) in alignment with the business strategy.  

• Partner with the business and product teams to harvest innovations and provide intellectual property advice. 

• Develop and deliver training programs to educate the business on intellectual property matters. 

• Work with cross-functional teams to support Agilent’s Digital Ecosystem and software and automation development for Enterprise level projects. 

Qualifications

• JD Degree or equivalent, membership in good standing of the California Bar (or member in good standing of another state).  

• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.  

• Advanced degree in chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related discipline with expertise in analytical instrumentation, software and related technologies. 

• 10+ years in-house or law firm experience with a strong background in patent application writing and prosecution of mechanical arts, analytical instrumentation and software patents.   

• Ability to critically review patent applications, manage external patent counsel, and handle various intellectual property matters. 

• Familiarity with spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gas chromatography platforms and related instrumentations. 

• Experience with software for instrument control, data analytics and open-source software development is desirable.  

• Skilled in managing large, complex patent portfolios, freedom-to-operate searches, product clearance reviews, and competitive landscaping.  

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 25, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $181,200.00 - $339,750.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: 10% of the TimeShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Legal