About this role
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1Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Patent 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 Chevron’s 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 Chevron's 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 Chevron's 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:
- Bachelor's 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 will not be 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 [email protected].
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Other facts
About Chevron
Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI) is a pioneer and leading multi-function Shared Services Center in the Philippines located in Makati City. With a workforce of more than 1,000, CHI delivers business services and solutions in areas such as finance, human resources, procurement, marketing support and information technology.
There are two Chevron companies operating in the Philippines: Chevron Holdings Incorporated (CHI) and Chevron Philippines Incorporated (CPI).
CHI is a shared services center providing transactional, processing, and consulting services in the areas of finance and accounting, information technology, supply chain management, human resources, downstream customer service and marketing. Established in 1998, CHI serves Chevron affiliates in six continents around the world. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the leading members of the shared services industry in the Philippines.
CHI has received various recognitions as a top employer: the 2022 Diversity Company of the Year, 2021 Asia’s Best Employer Brand Award; 2021 Global Best Employer Brand Award; 2020 HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia; 2019 Circle of Excellence, Top Employer Category at Asia CEO Awards and the 2018 Wellness Company of the Year at the same Asia CEO Awards.
CPI markets the Caltex brand of top-quality fuels, lubricants and petroleum products through a network of service stations, terminals and sales offices.
At Chevron, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company and at all stages of the employee experience. We constantly strive to attract, develop and retain diverse Filipino talent. Globally, Chevron Corporation has achieved a rating of 100 percent in the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index for the past 17 years. The Index ranks American companies based on their commitment to equality in the workplace.
What you'll do
- The Patent Agent will lead business units in developing and managing patents and other intellectual property to create competitive advantage for Chevron. Responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patentability searches, and providing technical support for IP-related disputes.
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