Patent Agent

Company: Chemours
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Patent Agent to join our growing Legal team! This is a hybrid position that will report directly to the Chief IP Counsel at our Wilmington, DE location. Occasional travel to Newark, Delaware will be required.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Developing and managing a global patent portfolio, including working with foreign agents and attorneys, U.S. outside counsel as needed, and in-house legal assistants, paralegals, patent agents, and attorney colleagues.
  
• Drafting and prosecuting patent applications globally.
  
• Working with business and technical colleagues to develop and implement patent strategies involving freedom-to-operate, patent procurement, enforcement, and offensive and defensive patent invalidations proceedings around the world.
  
• Working with IP counsel colleagues to support technical analysis on patent validity and infringement matters.
  
• Conducting periodic patent portfolio reviews to support alignment with business and technical strategy.
  
• Managing legal costs and resources.
  
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
    
  • Admitted to practice and in good standing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
    
  • At least 5 plus years of relevant experience in chemical patent practice.
    
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability, including managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
    
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely and build relationships with domestic and international business and technical colleagues.
    
    
    The following is preferred for this role:
    
    • Background or experience in fluorochemistry or in polymer chemistry.
      
    • Advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
      
      
      Benefits:
      
      Competitive Compensation
      
      Comprehensive Benefits Packages
      
      401(k) Match
      
      Employee Stock Purchase Program
      
      Tuition Reimbursement
      
      Commuter Benefits
      
      Learning and Development Opportunities
      
      Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
      
      Company-paid Volunteer Days
      
      We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we're proud to be Certified--- by Great Place to Work - .
      
      Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
      
      Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
      
      Chemours is an E-Verify employer
      
      Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
      
      Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
      
      In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
      
      Pay Range (in local currency):
      $134,400.00 - $210,000.00
      
      Chemours Level:
      28
      
      Annual Bonus Target:
      16%
      
      The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
      
      At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

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