Counsel - Intellectual Property
Posted on: 31 Jan 2022
Houston, TX
Job Description
Job Description:
Huntsman currently has a challenging opportunity for an Intellectual Property Counsel at our Corporate Administrative Headquarters located in The Woodlands, Texas.
Essential responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Provide comprehensive intellectual property legal services to one or more Business Divisions or Functional Departments of Huntsman.
Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications.
Draft, negotiate, and advise on IP related agreements, letters, forms and other legal documents, and provide creative and practical legal solutions to meet commercial needs.
Assess and advise on liabilities, legal restrictions and risks of third party IP rights and proposed IP transactions, including the preparation of freedom to operate opinions.
Assess and advise on possible infringement of Huntsman’s IP rights by third parties, and support IP related litigation and dispute resolution.
Use and manage outside legal counsel as necessary.
Promote compliance by the Business Divisions and Functional Departments with applicable laws and regulations and with Huntsman's policies and procedures.
General Responsibilities:
Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Completes company required training.
Participates in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar field.
JD from an accredited University.
3 - 5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
Special Qualifications (Training, Technical skills, etc.):
Qualified to practice law in at least one State in the US, with a current State Bar License.
Registered as Patent Attorney with United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Proficient with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.
Ability to give pragmatic legal advice.
Strong commitment to integrity and professionalism.
Exceptional communication skills.
Huntsman
The Woodlands, TX
About us
We serve a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets, including: transportation, home life, construction, energy and fuels, and clothing and footwear. We develop products that address customers’ needs and help provide solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Through our four divisions, we operate in more than 30 countries around the world, employing approximately 10,000 associates.
We are dedicated to giving our customers the finest quality products and service available. Our customers are valued partners who permit us to remain in business and we are privileged to serve their needs.
OUR MISSION
We will operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
We will provide a work environment that fosters teamwork, innovation, accountability and open communication. We will place into society assistance for those who suffer, hope for those who may need inspiration and education for those who may feel the challenge but do not have the means.
We have an aggressive growth philosophy that reflects the spirit of free enterprise and maximization of long- term profits and the best motives for creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities in which we are located.
OUR VALUES
We believe that ethical and moral standards are the foundation of good business policies, and will operate with integrity. We strive for participative management and employee involvement at all levels because each employee is an associate in our business and a vital part of our family.
We recognize the basic contribution of each individual and will provide opportunities for personal growth and development. Benefits and compensation will reward performance both individually and collectively. We subscribe to these principles and strive every working day to improve their application.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees10,000
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Website
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