INVISTA 
is currently seeking a business-focused Patent Attorney to
provide counsel and support to one of our largest divisions. A critical
success factor for this position is the ability to synthesize technical
concepts from interactions with technical staff into meaningful action
items for business leadership. The successful candidate must be a
self-starter, possess the ability to quickly adapt to changes in the
business, and must demonstrate a strong work ethic. The incumbent will
prepare and prosecute chemical composition and process patent
applications for INVISTA's Intermediates business, bring and defend
patent oppositions, conduct freedom-to-operate and patent validity
studies, draft and negotiate patent and technology related agreements
and manage outside counsel's performance of similar tasks.
In addition, the incumbent will provide patent related legal counsel to
Senior R&D and Business leaders in one of INVISTA's largest
businesses units. Such counsel will include providing strategic patent
and patent related legal guidance to the business unit, which will
align with the business strategy and vision. The successful candidate
will be expected to provide these legal services with limited
supervision and oversight. INVISTA is looking for an applicant with at
least one major area of expertise that the rest of the legal
organization may rely upon. The position will report to the chief
patent counsel and will provide functional guidance to support
professionals in patent preparation, prosecution, and
freedom-to-operate studies.
Experience & Skills Required:
* 4 + years of patent preparation and prosecution experience at a major corporation and/or intellectual property law firm.
* Undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or Polymer Engineering
* Registration to practice before the USPTO
* Licensed to practice law in at least one state.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
* Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
* 3+ years of prior work experience in a field within the chemical industry
* Experience managing technical and/or engineering personnel
* Experience communicating complex or technical issues and proposals to business leaders.
Please visit our website
to apply for this opportunity or to learn more about INVISTA. At
INVISTA, a world leader in fibers and polymers, you can advance
professionally while helping improve products you depend on every day.
We're a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the largest
privately held companies in the world. When you succeed here, you can
open the door to opportunities within the diverse business segments of
INVISTA and other Koch companies around the globe.
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience.
Contact:
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Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware
