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SLB · 1 day ago

Intellectual Property Attorney

Sugar Land, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SLB is a leading employer in the energy sector, dedicated to creating innovative technology for cleaner and safer energy access. The IP Attorney will manage an IP portfolio, develop IP strategies, and provide legal counsel on patent matters, working closely with the technology development team and outside counsel.

Computer Software

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate SLB and 3rd party patent portfolios to develop knowledge and competency in the assigned technology areas

Review and evaluate new invention disclosures and recommends disposition to management

Supervise outside counsel in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and manages the corresponding IP docket

Provide IP review and prepare IP reports for technology development projects

Prepare, review and negotiate development, confidentiality and consulting agreements

Plan and conduct brainstorming sessions with technology development team and stakeholders on assigned technology topics

Perform fact gathering and initial analysis for right-to-use, infringement and validity opinions

Train and counsel center employees and managers in IP legal issues and company policies

Assist in maintaining trade secret protection for the center, through appropriate confidentiality agreements, intellectual property agreements with employees and technical publication approval

Direct, supervise and assist outside counsel on legal matters affecting the center

Assist in the development, implementation and update of the IP strategy for the center(s)

Monitor the IP activity of competitors and advise the business and legal management team

Qualification

Patent draftingPatent prosecutionPatent portfolio managementPatent validity analysisPatent infringement analysisClient counselingJuris Doctor degreeUSPTO RegistrationCommunication skillsTeam attitudeSelf-starter