Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property

Company Overview
Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
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JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Intellectual Property attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate must be registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and hold at least a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or advanced materials. The role requires significant patent prosecution and PTAB post-grant experience as well as experience in drafting, negotiating and managing IP intensive and commercial agreements including but not limited to joint development agreements, technology transfer agreements, research agreements, collaboration agreements, and government and university contracts. The candidate should possess excellent legal skills, business acumen, and the ability to effectively manage intellectual property portfolios and contracts.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the drafting and prosecution of patent applications by outside counsel before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and other international patent offices.
• Manage PTAB post-grant activities by outside legal counsel.
• Conduct patentability searches and analyses to assess the novelty and patentability of inventions.
• Drive freedom-to-practice for product development by evaluating and resolving product clearance issues.
• Draft and negotiate various agreements, including government and university contracts, licensing agreements, technology transfer agreements, joint development agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Advise on intellectual property-related aspects of commercial transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Conduct due diligence reviews of intellectual property portfolios in connection with corporate transactions.
• Assist in managing intellectual property litigation matters, including infringement actions, PTAB post-grant challenges, and dispute resolution.
• Provide strategic guidance and counseling to clients on intellectual property protection and enforcement strategies.
• Stay abreast of developments in intellectual property law, regulations, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external counsel, and business stakeholders to achieve business objectives while protecting intellectual property assets.