Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interfacing regularly with scientists and engineers to identify patentable subject matter and to develop patent applications.
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications for a global patent portfolio (significant portion of the role).
• Collaborating with both business and technology partners as well as colleagues in other departments within Eastman Legal to develop and to implement IP strategy and to address IP issues having cross-functional implications.
• Working with IP leadership and client organizations to determine appropriate freedom to operate and patentability studies and strategies.
• Drafting and negotiating agreements related to intellectual property and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education Required:
A Juris Doctor of Law is required with experience with patent prosecution. Must be a member of a state bar.  Must be registered as patent attorney with USPTO. 

Preferred:

• Technical background in chemistry or chemical engineering, with chemistry Ph.D being a plus.
• Significant patent prosecution experience.
• Excellent English written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to collaborate (in writing and verbally) across all levels and functions of the organization.