We are searching for an experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal at our Houston - Memorial Office office. Join us as we make the energy transition happen.

This is PGS

PGS is an international company with offices in 14 countries. We support the offshore energy industry, with a range of integrated geophysical services to help find and develop renewable resources, oil & gas, and sites for carbon storage. Talented people, advanced technology and big data operations are fundamental to our success.

PGS operates offshore worldwide. Our HQ is in Oslo, and our two largest locations outside of Norway are in London and Houston.

The company culture is friendly, open and respectful, built on Norwegian values – but the workforce and markets are international. It is a combination that has attracted the sharpest minds from more than 60 nations. Future focus is more important than tradition at PGS - we constantly look ahead, as we develop the technological solutions of tomorrow.

Our core values are built upon teamwork, and working together as dedicated, reliable, pioneers. A strong company culture and the opportunity to make a difference on supplying the world with energy today are important for us.

PGS employees take pride in the quality of their own and their team’s results. Hierarchies are small, doors are always open, and social activities occur on a regular basis.
Geoscience will be key to developing new energy solutions at industrial scale, helping the world to meet the need for reliable energy and our challenging net zero targets. Will you join us?

Position Summary

This position is for an Intellectual Property Paralegal who will also support Corporate Legal. The role is primarily to support the development and maintenance of the PGS patent and trademark portfolios worldwide including the electronic files and database used to track those portfolios. In particular, this role will require experience and proficiency with the use of docketing software to create and track events and deadlines related to patent and trademark prosecution. The IP Paralegal may also perform related functions including report generation, invoice processing and related record keeping, patent annuity payment administration, and administration of the PGS patent incentive program. The candidate must be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, and have common sense.

Main Tasks

• Using a Web-based software system to create and track events and deadlines related to worldwide patent and trademark prosecution, as well as uploading documents for storage in the software system.
• Managing correspondence to and from the U.S. Patent and Trademark office and international law firms.
• Generating docket reports and other reports using the database.
• Preparing, obtaining and/or generating documents for filing with patent offices, Administering patent and trademark annuity payments, Administering the PGS patent incentive program, Processing invoices, Maintaining the PGS deposit account at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• The main Corporate Paralegal tasks are: assisting with reviewing, drafting, commenting on legal documents.
• Assisting with insurance policy renewals.
• Assisting with Office Emergency Response Plans.
• Assist renewing annual reports for companies.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency using docketing software to create and track events and deadlines related to worldwide patent and trademark prosecution.
• Detailed understanding of the legal steps and deadlines involved in obtaining granted patents and trademark registrations in the United States and other countries and in maintaining those patents and registrations in force.
• Able to identify key documents used in each step, to generally understand the purpose of each document, and to generate certain of these documents when necessary.
• Able to make filings of patent applications and other documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• General understanding of treaties used to accomplish international patent application filings, and ability to accomplish these international patent filings by corresponding with law firms in various countries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and typing.

Preferred qualifications

• 3+ years experience as inhouse or law firm IP paralegal
• Experience with international patent portfolios

Why work at PGS

• A dynamic and international working environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Development opportunities
• High HSEQ focus and ambitions
• Flexible and balanced working environment with a hybrid working model
• Benefits package including affordable medical and dental, along with company-paid vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match, full vesting, and Roth option
• Paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and parental leave
• Regular social events and other activities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77079: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77079

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