Intellectual Property Attorney

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. Law degree (JD or equivalent) and member of good standing in State Bar. Registration to practice before USPTO University Technical degree required (preferably in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Material Science, Physics or Mechanical Engineering) 2-5 years of experience (after law degree), 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 within O&G technology is preferred.