Intellectual Property Analyst

Chevron • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The IP Analyst supports the achievement of incident-free operation in Oronite's component and product change management processes and improves innovation in the Oronite patenting process. The Analyst has primary responsibility for monitoring competitive patent art relevant to Oronite's business and works with business, legal and technical personnel to ensure that there is no unacceptable competitive patent risk in commercializing new components, processes, and products. The Analyst supports Oronite's own patenting activities by working with inventors and patent attorneys to define the scope of potential inventions. Depending upon the level of expertise, the Analyst may participate in the drafting and negotiation of technology agreements and review proposed technical publications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry or chemical engineering.
• Ability to logically analyze the literal language of patents, understand patent claims, understand contract language, and apply the analysis to proposed products, processes, and the broader business.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with technical, legal and business individuals in a team environment under tight deadlines to meet business goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively (clear, concise, accurate) both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work up to 6 hours/day in a computer based environment and employ computer based tools.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of intellectual property law and/or contract law, to the level of having been involved in the drafting of patent applications or technology agreements.
• Knowledge of automotive lubricants
• Knowledge of AI IP Tools

Responsibilities

• Performing patent Freedom to Operate (FtO) Analyses.
• Enhancing Oronite patenting efforts by performing patentability searches, working with inventors to develop invention disclosures, and working with attorneys to develop patent strategies.
• Developing arguments for attorneys with respect to patent infringement and validity opinions.
• Supporting internal patent monitoring systems.

Benefits

• Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes, but is not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.
• Details are available at http://hr2.chevron.com/.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees