Eastman · 2 weeks ago
Senior IP Attorney
Kingsport, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEastman is a global specialty materials company founded in 1920, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through innovative products and solutions. The Senior IP Attorney will collaborate with technology and business leaders to develop and implement effective IP strategies while providing guidance on cross-functional IP issues.
Advanced MaterialsChemicalManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner with technology, business and legal colleagues to formulate and to execute IP strategies that include pursuing patents and trademarks and assuring protection of trade secrets and other confidential information
Collaborate with scientists and engineers to identify patentable inventions and to prepare patent applications
Manage the filing and prosecution of U.S. patent applications while overseeing international patent firms in their filings and prosecutions
Work with IP leadership and client organizations to determine when freedom-to-operate assessments are necessary in both the patent and trademark space, conducting these assessments with a focus on infringement and validity, and supervising the preparation of legal opinions and/or validity challenges by external counsel where warranted
Serve as Trademark counsel for the North American Region. Partner with businesses, branding and marketing organizations as well as OUS inhouse Trademark counsel to develop and to execute US branding strategies
File and prosecute Trademark applications in the US
Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements and advise on IP provisions in commercial contracts, licenses and other agreements
Provide comprehensive and informed counseling on IP issues to stakeholders across technology, manufacturing, and business functions, including guidance on patent versus trade secret decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline from an accredited institution (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred, with Ph.D. in chemistry highly preferred)
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Minimum of 5 years as a Patent and IP attorney, with a focus on chemistry or chemical engineering
Registration as a Patent Attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Membership in a State Bar with the ability to waive into the Tennessee Bar
A strong interest in and commitment to continuous learning about technological advancements and business strategies
A collaborative and communicative mindset, with a strong ability to work across teams and functions
Preferred
Candidates with 8+ years of experience are preferred
Inhouse experience is preferred
Experience with trademark law or an aptitude and willingness to train and to become proficient in trademark law
Leadership experience is a plus
Proven experience in drafting and negotiating IP agreements and related clauses is a plus
Experience overseeing administrative and court proceedings related to patent and/or trademark matters, both defending Eastman patents and managing challenges filed by others is a plus
Company
Eastman
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Stephanie Yeap
APEX ERG Global Co-Chair & Co-Founder
Ruben Rietveld
Segment CFO
Recent News
2025-10-03
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