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Corteva Agriscience · 1 day ago

Patent Attorney (Junior Position)

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

Corteva Agriscience is a leading agriscience company dedicated to agriculture, aiming to drive the next generation of agricultural products. They are seeking a Junior Patent Attorney to work within their Intellectual Property group, focusing on patent drafting, prosecution, and strategy related to advanced technologies.

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Responsibilities

Freedom to Operate analysis

Intellectual property transactions/agreements

U.S. patent drafting

U.S. and foreign patent prosecution

Patent administrative proceedings

IP portfolio strategy

Invention development

Inventor education

Patentability and landscape analysis

Qualification

U.S. patent draftingPatent prosecutionFreedom to Operate analysisPh.D. in geneticsJuris DoctorPatentability analysisOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsWriting skills

Required

Ph.D. and strong background in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or in a plant science discipline

Juris Doctor from an accredited institution in the U.S. and admission to at least one State Bar

3-5 years of current experience in hands-on drafting and/or prosecuting patent applications as a Registered U.S. Patent Attorney, preferably in a law firm

Capable of analyzing patent landscape and advising clients on FTO and patentability considerations for complex technologies

Experience working with foreign associates to assist and coordinate filing and prosecution of international patent matters

Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction

Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or work environment and to facilitate implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace

Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritize projects and meet aggressive deadlines

Superior communication, influencing and networking skills

Outstanding writing skills demonstrated by original writing samples of patent applications, prosecution submissions, memorandums, and other communications