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Carpenter Technology Corporation · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Counsel - Patent Attorney

Reading, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, supporting critical applications across various markets. They are seeking an Assistant Counsel - Patent Attorney with a focus on patent and corporate legal matters, responsible for developing patent strategies, managing the patent portfolio, and drafting commercial agreements.

Advanced MaterialsFoundriesManufacturingQuality Assurance

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies for patent filings and prosecution of patent applications related to alloy compositions, manufacturing processes, and additive manufacturing technologies

Advise business units on patentability and infringement risks associated with new product development

Manage the Company’s global patent portfolio and prosecution docket

Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to identify patentable innovations

Participate in freedom-to-operate and competitive landscape analyses

Assist with IP due diligence and licensing matters

Draft and review commercial agreements including, including confidentiality, product development, license, supply, distribution, and procurement contracts

Provide compliance training and assist in maintaining company-wide compliance program

Provide support for acquisitions and divestitures and other corporate development activities

Assist with managing outside legal counsel and litigation as necessary

Develop a thorough understanding of the Company’s business, its core values, its people, products, technology, markets, customers and competitors in order to assist the Company in meeting its overall business goals and objectives in a legal, compliant, safe and responsible manner

Qualification

Patent managementIntellectual property strategyCorporate lawJuris Doctor (J.D.)USPTO registrationInternational patent filingsAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingProject managementDetail-oriented

Required

Highly motivated Assistant Counsel - Patent Attorney with minimum 5 years of patent or intellectual property management experience

Strong interest in corporate and commercial law matters

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active bar admission in good standing

USPTO registration and admission to practice before the Patent and Trademark Office

3–5 years of patent experience, preferably in materials science or manufacturing technologies

In addition to patent experience, strong interest in corporate and commercial legal work and willingness to grow in these areas

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Detail-oriented with solid project management skills

Preferred

Experience with international patent filings (PCT, national phase)

Experience with trademark and licensing matters

Familiarity with alloy compositions, additive manufacturing or powder metallurgy is a plus

Benefits

Life

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Company

Carpenter Technology Corporation

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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels.

Founded in 1889

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees