What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Attorney (Junior Position) position at Lensa?
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Who are we, and what do we do?
Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come. Our inspiration is to be a market shaper, driving the next generation of agriculture products that help farms and farmers flourish and through partnering with society becoming the most trusted partner in the global agriculture and food community.
With a global footprint and over 21,000 employees, Corteva is building the future of agriculture and leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
Seeking a new and challenging opportunity to further enhance your patent attorney career without the hassle of billable hours? Tired of chasing new clients and worried about making partner? Corteva Agriscience , located in Johnston, Iowa has an opening for a Junior Patent Attorney . This is a highly visible, key role within Corteva's Intellectual Property group which provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with an in-house legal team, business partners and scientists involved in a variety of world-class technologies such as next-gen genomics, CRISPR and artificial intelligence. An individual well-suited to this position must exhibit vision, integrity, commitment, leadership, self-motivation, maturity and judgement.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities - What you will do to help us grow!
The Patent Attorney has diverse responsibilities including, but not limited to
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information
For US Applicants: See the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Who are we, and what do we do?
Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come. Our inspiration is to be a market shaper, driving the next generation of agriculture products that help farms and farmers flourish and through partnering with society becoming the most trusted partner in the global agriculture and food community.
With a global footprint and over 21,000 employees, Corteva is building the future of agriculture and leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
Seeking a new and challenging opportunity to further enhance your patent attorney career without the hassle of billable hours? Tired of chasing new clients and worried about making partner? Corteva Agriscience , located in Johnston, Iowa has an opening for a Junior Patent Attorney . This is a highly visible, key role within Corteva's Intellectual Property group which provides an exciting opportunity to work closely with an in-house legal team, business partners and scientists involved in a variety of world-class technologies such as next-gen genomics, CRISPR and artificial intelligence. An individual well-suited to this position must exhibit vision, integrity, commitment, leadership, self-motivation, maturity and judgement.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities - What you will do to help us grow!
The Patent Attorney has diverse responsibilities including, but not limited to
- 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
- 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.
- Post-graduate R&D laboratory experience for 2 or more years.
- Experience with independently prosecuting large patent dockets.
- Experience with developing and implementing IP strategies and IP portfolio analyses.
- Leading and negotiating IP transactions/agreements.
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
- Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (https://hrportal.ehr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2Nre68t3vrs=&portalid=351)
- Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information
For US Applicants: See the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com