Patent Specialist
Core
Manage intellectual property protection, draft and prosecute patent applications, and conduct Freedom to Operate evaluations for a global paint company.
Role type
In-house patent specialist (chemistry)
Builds
Patent portfolios and IP strategies for R&D and business units
Domain
Paints and coatings / Chemistry / Intellectual Property
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chemistry knowledge (polymer/organic/material), patent drafting, prosecution, competitor monitoring, strategic IP planning
Preferred skills
EQE process experience, in-house patent counsel background, qualified patent attorney status
Technologies
Patent prosecution systems, competitor monitoring tools
Responsibilities
Capture and evaluate IPR protection opportunities, draft and prosecute patent applications and oppositions, handle contentious proceedings, monitor competitors, develop patent strategies, advise R&D and business on IP matters, promote IP awareness
Seniority
Mid-level specialist, hands-on IC