Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property Job
Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property Job
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Founded in 1920 Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The companys innovationdriven growth model takes advantage of worldclass technology platforms deep customer engagement and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation building and construction and consumables. As a globally inclusive company Eastman employs approximately 14000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport Tennessee USA. For more information visitwww.eastman.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Attorney to serve as the lead and primary IP advisor for one or more of Eastmans business units. In this role you will collaborate with technology and business leaders to develop and implement effective IP strategies addressing crossfunctional IP issues that arise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Optreden als de primaire IPadviseur voor aangewezen bedrijfsunits in samenwerking met technologieleiders en bedrijfsleiders om IPstrategien te formuleren en uit te voeren.
- Samenwerken met wetenschappers en ingenieurs om octrooieerbare uitvindingen te identificeren en octrooiaanvragen op te stellen.
- Indienen en vervolgen van Amerikaanse octrooiaanvragen terwijl internationale octrooibureaus worden gecontroleerd bij het indienen en vervolgen van OUSoctrooiaanvragen.
- Samenwerken met IPleidinggevenden en klantorganisaties om te bepalen wanneer vrijheidsbeoordelingen noodzakelijk zijn deze beoordelingen uitvoeren en superviseren met een focus op inbreuk en geldigheid en toezicht houden op de voorbereiding van juridische adviezen door externe raadgevers.
- Opstellen en onderhandelen over IPgerelateerde overeenkomsten en adviseren over en onderhandelen over IPbepalingen in commercile contracten en andere overeenkomsten.
- Uitgebreide en genformeerde advisering geven over IPkwesties aan belanghebbenden in technologie productie en bedrijfsfuncties inclusief begeleiding bij beslissingen over octrooi versus handelsgeheimen.
- Toezicht houden op administratieve en gerechtelijke procedures met betrekking tot octrooiuitdagingen zowel ter verdediging van Eastmanoctrooien als het beheren van uitdagingen ingediend door anderen.
- Mogelijke ondersteuning bieden bij de vervolging en verdediging van octrooiinbreukprocedures en andere handhavingsactiviteiten.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a scientific or engineering discipline from an accredited institution (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred).
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of five years of inhouse corporate experience as a Patent and IP attorney with a focus on chemistry or chemical engineering. This experience should include:
- Patent preparation and prosecution including oversight of international counsel.
- Drafting reviewing and negotiating agreements addressing significant IP issues.
- Providing legal advice on patent trade secret and related matters.
- Identifying potential issues assessing risks and offering strategic counsel.
- Leadership experience is a plus.
- Registration as a Patent Attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- Membership in a State Bar with the ability to waive into the Tennessee Bar.
- A strong interest in and commitment to continuous learning about technological advancements.
- Proven experience in drafting and negotiating IP agreements and related clauses.
- A collaborative and communicative mindset with a strong ability to work across teams and functions.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability pregnancy veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
