Reference #: 3EF369E2-68BA-4JOB DIMENSIONS & RESPONSIBILITIESPartner with R&D scientists and business leaders to provide legal advice to multiple business units to maximize our intellectual property assets with: high quality patent applications; sophisticated patent prosecution strategy; tactical guidance on the development, acquisition, utilization and enforcement of global patent portfolios; and leadership in protecting new products, processes and trade secretsNegotiate intellectual property legal matters on behalf of the company, including with customers, suppliers, third party vendors, and joint development partnersProvide IP leadership for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, financings, restructurings, grant applications and other special projectsSupport innovations and protect IP for global sustainability initiativesServe as key-member of the global intellection property attorney team and global law team, with high degree of global coordinationOperate in an innovative, fast-paced and collaborative organizationBrings strong technical competence and strategic judgment to prepare and prosecute patent applications.
QUALIFICATIONSB.S. in chemical disciplineJuris DoctorateRegistered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.Either admitted in PA, or in good standing in another state and eligible for in-house admission in PAMinimum 10 years of experience in intellectual property law (patents, trademarks and trade secrets)Both law firm and in-house experience preferred; experience with intellectual property litigation (patents and trade secrets) a plusARKEMAAt Arkema, our vision is to help shape the future with our specialty materials. We're one global organization working together to develop forward-thinking solutions to address major challenges facing society. This is our shared passion and we're proud to offer our employees rewarding career opportunities.
Innovative materials for a sustainable world. When you join the Arkema team, you're embarking on a career where you can make an impact as we develop INNOVATIVE MATERIALS FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD. Arkema in the U.S. was named Top Employer in 2023 by the Top Employer Institute. We were named 3rd on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in 2022, and #11 overall and #1 in the chemical sector for the Wall Street Journal's Most Sustainably Managed Companies in 2021.
One Arkema. Arkema's vision and culture is based on a deep commitment to our values - Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment and Inclusion. Diversity and inclusion are central to Arkema's HR management policy. We're committed to developing professional gender equity at all levels of the company, facilitating exchanges among our regions and fostering cultural diversity in our team.
Our Story.Arkema has a rich history, steadily transforming itself into a pure specialty materials player. We're growing in North America - with over 40 U.S. locations - and around the globe. Arkema reported sales of around 9.5 billion ($11.2 billion USD) in 2021, and operates in some 55 countries with 20,200 employees worldwide. The Group also allocates 2.6% of sales to R&D, with 16 R&D centers and 1,600 researchers globally.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of