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
Требования
The successful candidate will have very strong experience in patent drafting and prosecution, patent portfolio management, patent validity and infringement analyses, and client counseling
The right candidate will be a self-starter with a team attitude and able to perform independently while completing tasks within structured timelines
Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary, to actively engage with the center engineering team and be a trusted IP legal advisor to the management team
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
USPTO Registration
Minimum 5 years of experience in practicing patent law
