Senior property attorney

Senior IP Attorney

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Attorney to join our global IP practice. 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.

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.

Partner with businesses, branding and marketing organizations as well as OUS in‑house 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.

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline from an accredited institution (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred, with Ph.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. Patent preparation and prosecution, including oversight of international counsel.

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements addressing significant IP issues.

Providing legal advice on patent, trade secret, and related matters.

Identifying potential issues, assessing risks, and offering strategic counsel.

Experience with trademark law or an aptitude and willingness to train and to become proficient in trademark law.

Registration as a Patent Attorney with the U.Patent and Trademark Office.

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.

If you are passionate about intellectual property and thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply.

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F‑1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.