Patent Agent

Overview

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Patent Agent through February 8, 2026, at 11:59 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 will be considered within Chevron parameters.

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.