Chevron · 1 day ago
Patent Agent
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expChevron is a rapidly evolving energy company looking for a Patent Agent to join their Intellectual Property Law Group. The role involves leading efforts in managing patents and intellectual property to create a competitive advantage, while collaborating with business unit managers and IP attorneys to ensure effective management of Chevron's intellectual property.
EnergyFossil FuelsGeothermal EnergyManufacturingNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable Energy
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Parul Anderson
Responsibilities
Exercise and maintain authoritative technical knowledge of technologies for assigned technology area(s)
Lead and organize efforts to identify inventions and develop invention disclosures. Assist inventors with the preparation and submittal of invention disclosures, instruct inventors in legal requirements for patentable inventions, and advise on research data needed to support patentability of inventions
Develop and/or provide training on IP related topics
Critically review and evaluate invention disclosures. Perform technical analysis of inventions and conduct, direct, and evaluate patentability searches
Develop and implement intellectual property strategies for managing innovations, intellectual property portfolios, and trade secrets for assigned technology area(s)
Maintain an understanding of third party patents relevant to Chevron's businesses, and assist IP attorneys with freedom-to-operate studies
Exercise knowledge of U.S. and foreign patent laws and procedures
Independently prepare, and oversee the preparation of, patent applications, and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications to maximize protection and value for inventions
Conduct publication reviews for IP related considerations
Provide technical support and expertise for IP related disputes, litigation, and administrative proceedings
Lead and/or support patent portfolio reviews
Collect patent filing statistics and other department metrics to assess performance of IP Legal support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable scientific discipline
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in 2023 or earlier
Works well in a fast-paced, team environment
Excellent analytical skills and judgment
Able to initiate and maintain effective communications with researchers, business leaders, and legal colleagues
Preferred
Advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or comparable scientific discipline
Substantial experience (5+ years) independently drafting and prosecuting applications directed to inventions in the chemical arts, preferably in a law firm environment
Experience in supporting landscape, patentability, freedom to operate, and invalidity assessments
Experience in independently engaging with and providing IP counsel to clients
Company
Chevron
Chevron Corporation is an integrated energy and technology company that believes affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-10-19IPO
Leadership Team
Michael K. Wirth
Chairman of the Board & CEO
Bill Braun
Retired
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