IP Patent Attorney

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The IP Patent Attorney will be responsible for providing critical IP law support to the ContiTech Group in the Americas region. This pivotal role encompasses the following essential responsibilities:

• Independently draft and file patent applications with the USPTO including the preparation of comprehensive responses to office actions and other requisite submissions.
• Oversee patent prosecution in international jurisdictions collaborating with internal and external national patent attorneys worldwide to ensure global IP protection.
• Provide expert counsel to the ContiTech Group in the Americas region on all aspects of industrial property protection with particular emphasis on navigating third-party property rights through rigorous Freedom To Operate analyses.
• Contribute vital IP expertise to strategic development projects ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance with intellectual property laws.
• The successful candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to the organizations intellectual property strategy and maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in all aspects of their work.

Qualifications :

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with a strong focus on polymer chemistry
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive professional experience in intellectual property law particularly in the field of chemistry
• Active license to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English; working knowledge of German or another relevant language is highly advantageous
• Proven track record of effective teamwork and exceptional sense of responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions and assert professional opinions in high-stakes environments
• In-depth understanding of polymer chemistry and its applications in industrial contexts
• Exceptional analytical skills for conducting thorough patent searches and Freedom to Operate analyses
• Proficiency in drafting complex patent applications and responding to office actions
• Strong project management skills to oversee international patent prosecutions.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

Additional Information :

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off  
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts including tire discounts.
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employee 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20 Employee Resource groups.
• Hybrid Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities including personal and professional.
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to unlawful consideration to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity age religion national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable addition as a federal contractor Continental complies with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans where they apply. To be considered you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process please reply to  or contact US Recruiting at . This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues will not receive a call back.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time