| US, EUROPEAN OR IRISH PATENT ATTORNEY/AGENT (MATERIALS SCIENCE/CHEMISTRY) Excellent Remuneration Package + Benefits James Hardie Industries Ltd is an industrial building materials company headquartered in Ireland and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange specialising in fibre cement products. The company pioneered the development of fibre-cement technology and began designing and manufacturing a wide range of exterior and interior fibre-cement building products that make use of the benefits that come from the product’s durability, versatility and strength. The company operates in markets around the world employing over 2,500 people who generate revenue of more than $1.5 billion a year. The company is well poised for further international growth. Intellectual Property (IP) is seen as a vital component of the business. This commitment to IP and continuing investment in R&D as well as an increase in workload, have led for a need to further strengthen the IP resource within James Hardie Technology Limited. The company seeks a high calibre European, Irish or US Patent Attorney/Agent to be responsible for handling the IP activities across the technology business. The role is based in the company’s corporate headquarters in Dublin. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a business patent portfolio on a full range of patent and technology related matters, including original drafting, prosecution, invention harvesting etc. Candidates will possess a good degree in Materials Science or Chemistry, be a qualified EPA, IPA or US Patent Attorney/Agent and be able to demonstrate a successful career to date, preferably in industry. A sound materials science/chemistry background is essential. This key role requires an Attorney who is commercial and forward-thinking in outlook. James Hardie is looking for people who are focused on the future, self-motivated and interested in a long-term career. This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant company and to contribute to the development of a growing department as well as to professional and sophisticated IP policies. You should be confident and able to thrive on competition. Interested in building for your future? If so please contact: Graham Marlow, Director or Krysia McKillop, Senior Research Associate on +44 (0)207 337 9890, or send your CV, in confidence, quoting reference number 14570 to graham.marlow@adamsons.com or krysia.mckillop@adamsons.com This assignment is being exclusively handled by Adamson & Partners’ Intellectual Property Division and all direct or third party applications will be forwarded to them for consideration.
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