Patent Agent
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Total Number of Openings
1Chevron is accepting online applications for thepositionPatent Agent through February 8 2026 at11:59 p.m.Central Time Zone.
Help Chevron drive the future of energy! If you are ready to contribute to a winning and innovative culture at a rapidly evolving energy company we are looking to meet you. Join our team of leaders in inspiring the evolution of the energy industry by building new relationships and capabilities and positioning Chevron to lead the industry in delivering affordable reliable and ever-cleaner energy.
The position resides in the Intellectual Property Law Group and reports to the Patent Team Supervisor. This position will be based in Chevrons facilities in Houston TX.
The Patent Agent is a quick decision maker operating in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will lead business units in developing and managing patents and other intellectual property to create competitive advantage for Chevron and will support the mitigation and management of intellectual property risks to the enterprise. A Patent Agent collaborates with business unit managers and IP attorneys to design adapt and deploy strategies that will ensure appropriate management of Chevrons intellectual property and secure commercial value.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
- 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 Chevrons 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors 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 Qualifications:
- 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.
Relocation Options:
Relocation will be considered within Chevron parameters.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments willnotbe considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
U.S. Regulatory notice:
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry age mental or physical disability medical condition reproductive health decision-making military or veteran status political preference marital status citizenship genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation please email us at .
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Legal Drafting
- Growing Experience
- AI
- Intellectual Property Law
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Office Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Organic Chemistry
- Writing Skills
About Company
Chevron works to meet the world's growing demand for energy by exploring for oil and natural gas; refining and marketing gasoline; producing chemicals and more.
