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IP Attorney

Sugar Land - United States

IP Attorney

Houston, TX - United States

The IP Attorney serves as an integral member of a technology center, providing IP legal services and advice in support of technology development. The successful candidate will have strong experience in patent drafting and prosecution, overall intellectual property protection, technology related agreements, intellectual property analysis, and providing guidance to technical persons and business management regarding intellectual property. The right candidate will enjoy learning about developing technologies in a dynamic environment and will be able to perform independently. The right candidate will be a self-starter with a team attitude and be able to anticipate IP needs and partner with engineering to secure a competitive advantage and protect disruptive technologies.

Reports to Senior IP Counsel.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for an Intellectual Property docket with an emphasis on new technology development

Prepares and prosecutes patent applications for patent portfolio, including managing foreign filings

Drafts and negotiates development agreements, confidentiality agreements, collaboration agreements, and consulting agreements

Provides IP review and analysis through all phases of project development

Partners with developers to secure invention disclosures

Conducts intellectual property training, advises management on IP legal issues and Company policies

Supports IP counsel in enforcement matters involving the technology center

Interacts and collaborates with IP professionals in other locations

Monitors and landscapes intellectual property activity in relevant technology areas

Participates in the Legal Department training and development initiatives

Qualifications and Experience:

Law degree (JD or equivalent) and member of good standing in state Bar

Registration to practice before the USPTO

University technical degree required, preferably in chemistry or chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, material science, or physics

Preference is for a candidate with 2-5 years of experience after law school, working primarily with patent prosecution, patent law, and technology-related agreements.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple simultaneous projects effectively

Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US without sponsorship

Experience working for or representing a multinational company preferred

Previous experience working with oil and gas technology preferred

Schlumberger is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Schlumberger is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor—priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Company info

Schlumberger Limited
Website : http://www.slb.com