Patent Agent - BioSciences EngineeringPosted: November 21, 2009
Title: Patent Agent - BioSciences Engineering Location: Delaware-WILMINGTON DUPONT DuPont is a global Fortune 100 company, operating in 70 countries today. We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customer needs for a better, healthier, safer life. DuPont offers an exciting place to work where thousands of innovations are introduced every year. You will have opportunities for growth through involvement in various dynamic industries from high-tech to high-performance; including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation, and apparel. 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 scienceT. USPatent Agent - Biosciences Engineering The DuPont Company is looking for an experienced (Registered) US Patent Agent to work in our Central Research and Development intellectual property group in Wilmington, Delaware. Applicants should have extensive experience in preparing patent applications and in prosecution, as well as an advanced degree or equivalent experience in engineering, biochemistry, or microbiology. Experience is desired in technologies including production of chemicals via biological processes, biocatalysts and biochemical transformations, fermentation processes and equipment, and chemical process equipment. In addition, applicants should have familiarity with preparing patent applications in areas of basic chemical engineering processes, characteristics of bio-produced materials and their evaluation, and chemical processing to monomers, oligomers and polymers, as well as end-uses of these materials. Working together with an attorney, develops patent portfolio to protect the intellectual property of business(es). Responsible for filing, prosecuting and maintaining patents, utilizing knowledge of patent law and filing procedures. Prepares and prosecutes domestic and foreign patent applications, with signatory authority, through issuance of a patent or through appeal or opposition for the assigned docket. Prepares drafts of agreements and opinion memos for and under the supervision of an attorney. Conducts docket maintenance. * Minimum 2 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting applications as a Registered US Patent Agent; * Drafted and filed at least 20 USPTO patent applications; * Strong technical background in microbiology, biochemistry and/or (chemical) engineering; * Ability to multi-task and meet aggressive IP timelines; * Experience with filing and prosecuting patent applications in countries (PCT/EPO/JP/CN) other than the US is a plus. This position requires outstanding communication skills, and the ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team composed of inventors, attorneys, technical managers, and business development leaders. Experience in developing IP strategies is a plus, as is Six Sigma certification. The ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction is required. Core Competencies- Analysis And Judgement - Build Sustainable Customer Relationships - Business Acumen - Communicating With Impact - Embracing Change - Engagement - Innovation - Managing For Productivity - Teamwork/Collaboration
Please refer to job code dupont-3231090901 when responding to this ad.
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