PURPOSE
We are expanding in Asia and hiring a qualified patent attorney (chemistry) for our China Patent Team for handling various patent-related matters in China.
RESPONSIBILITY
1. To prepare, draft, and review patent application documents;
2. To analyze, report and respond to office actions;
3. To handle clients’ enquires on patent matters;
4. To handle or assist Principal in handling patent searches, FTO, patent reexamination, patent invalidation, and patent litigation; and
5. To undertake other patent work as assigned by Principal.
REQUIREMENTS
1. Master degree or above with a major in chemistry or equivalent;
2. Qualified Patent Attorney in China; qualified Chinese Attorney at law would be a plus;
3. CET-6 or above or equivalent level of English, good written English communication skills; good verbal English communication skills would be a great plus;
4. Above 5 years' working experience in leading China IP agencies or major law firms focusing on patent prosecution matters for international clients;
5. Good experience/ skills in patent drafting and prosecution activities;
6. Good working knowledge of MS office software; and
7. Ability to accomplish his/her duties and responsibilities with a high degree of autonomy.