Job Description

Requisition Number: 71865

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​            

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

Come break through with us.  

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Role Purpose

Work closely with Corning inventors and businesses to identify and patent inventions of value to Corning. Draft and prosecute patents in US, and instruct foreign counsel to prosecute in Europe, China, Korea, and elsewhere. Oversee drafting and prosecution by outside counsel. Subject matter includes new glass, glass-ceramic, and ceramic technologies; optics and communication devices; medical equipment; automobile glasses and filters; as well as technologies of emerging Corning businesses, such as battery components and smart windows.

Key Responsibilities

· Collaborate with inventors and attorneys to draft high quality patent applications in accordance with established protocols, drafting about two new patent applications per month

· Learn and understand technology and inventions of Corning businesses to conduct patent searches and draft targeted patent applications; meet with inventors in labs and factories

· Negotiate directly with USPTO patent examiners to achieve valuable protection for Corning’s inventions, responding to about five US office actions per month

· Consider advice of foreign counsel, and then instruct foreign counsel how to negotiate with foreign patent offices concerning Corning patent applications worldwide, about ten per month

· Recommend foreign filing strategy, divisional patent strategy, maintenance of granted patents, as well as abandonment of IP in coordination with business direction

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) and/or advanced degree in relevant technology, preferably chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, chemistry, or physics, but other technical backgrounds and experience will be considered

• Must have passed the United States Patent and Trademark Office examination for registration to practice (law degree not required)

• 2+ years of full-time experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, enough to competently draft and prosecute quality patents without extensive additional training

• Have drafted and filed over 30 priority-establishing patent applications

• Have responded to over 100 office actions, including both US and foreign instructions

Experiences/Education - Desired

· Prior patent examiner experience at USPTO

· Experience in a law firm or patent department in-house

· Prior technical experience e.g., engineering or other technical role in industry

Travel: up to 10%

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $91,689.00 - $126,073.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

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