Patent Agent
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Description: DuPont is in need of Patent Agent right now, this position will be designated in Delaware. For detail informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. (
Job Number:
5039130612
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Description
DuPont’s Experimental Station facility located in Wilmington Delaware has a U.S. Patent Agent position available. This is a highly visible, k! ey role within the Central Research and Development (CR&D) intellectual property group. This position provides considerable opportunity for self-management and independence. As a result, an individual well-suited to this position must exhibit vision, integrity, commitment, leadership, self-motivation, maturity and judgment. Since the position serves the DuPont CR&D organization, a considerable technical breadth is required in the areas of polymer science, electronic materials, inorganic and organic chemistry and the related engineering disciplines.
The CR&D Patent Agent is primarily responsible for U.S. patent preparation as well as U.S. and foreign prosecution. Working in a collaborative environment with patent attorneys, other agents, inventors, technical leaders and business leaders, patent agent will file and prosecute directly with the USPTO, so registration as a patent agent is a requirement. Other responsibilities include working with inventors to define the! scope of the invention, educating technical and business coll! eagues on IP best practices, and developing IP strategic plans. There is a broad diversity of technologies under development in CR&D, including research in electronics & communications, performance polymers, high strength fiber, high temperature materials, and sustainable chemicals and materials from biological routes, to name a few. The CR&D Agent must be highly adaptable and eager to learn new technologies, since program responsibilities will be highly diverse.
At DuPont, 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 DuPont and discover The miracles of scienceâ„¢.
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer.
DuPont is an E-Verify employer.
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation.
Qualifications
In order to be qualified for this role, you
must poss! ess
the following:
Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in chemistry, physics, materials/polymer science, physics or chemical engineering;
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in drafting and/or prosecuting patent applications as a Registered U.S. Patent Agent;
Drafted and/or prosecuted at least 25 USPTO patent applications;
Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive IP timelines;
Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction;
Strong attention to detail;
Superior communication skills â€" both written and oral.
The following skill sets are
preferred
by the Legal function:
Ph.D. degree in chemistry, physics, materials/polymer science, physics or chemical engineering.
Direct R&D laboratory experience for 5+ years.
Experience in foreign patent prosecution.
Experience in working with business and technical teams to develop IP stra! tegies for key technical programs.
Six Sigma Green Belt certif! ication.
Job
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Legal
Primary Location
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North America-USA-Delaware-WILMINGTON-EXPERIMENTAL STATION WILM DE(1077)
Organization
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DUPONT CO(2350)
SBU
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LEGAL - 2800000
Schedule
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Full-time
Education Level
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Bachelor's Degree (±16 years)
Shift
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Day Job
Employee Status
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Regular
Travel
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Yes, 5 % of the Time
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If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to DuPont.
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This position will be started on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:01:06 GMT