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Intellectual Property Attorney

Spring, TX

$147K - $190K/yr

This role provides specialized legal advice and strategic counsel in intellectual property matters, identifies legal risks, and partners with engineers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional ...

Haynes and Boone, LLP

IP Docketing Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$50 - $75/hr

S. and foreign prosecution deadline verifications as needed. * Assist with assigned special projects. Reporting Relationship The Docketing Specialist reports directly to the Intellectual Property ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for intellectual property legal assistant in Spring, TX is $65,457.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,400.00 and $71,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Assistant supports attorneys specializing in intellectual property law by managing documentation, conducting research, and assisting with patent, trademark, and copyright filings. They help maintain records, track deadlines, and prepare legal correspondence for IP-related matters. Their role requires attention to detail, familiarity with intellectual property procedures, and strong organizational skills to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

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To thrive as an Intellectual Property Legal Assistant, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a working knowledge of intellectual property law, often supported by a paralegal certificate or relevant legal experience. Familiarity with IP management software, docketing systems, and electronic filing with the USPTO or other authorities is highly valuable. Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate effectively with attorneys, clients, and external agencies. These skills ensure accurate and timely processing of legal documents, protect clients' IP rights, and contribute to a well-functioning legal team.

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To become an intellectual property legal assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles preferring an associate degree or paralegal certification. Relevant skills include knowledge of intellectual property law, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency with legal research tools. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level positions can also improve job prospects.

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Intellectual Property Senior Counsel

Nabors Industries Limited

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Nabors Industries rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 87 rated oil and gas companies

Job description


We are seeking a Corporate IP Counsel with 5 to 8 years of experience to join our in-house legal department. As a global oil and gas drilling contractor and technology provider, our competitive edge relies heavily on proprietary automation, mechanical systems, and digital downhole technologies. The ideal candidate will combine an engineering background with commercial legal expertise to protect our innovations, negotiate high-value technology contracts, and mitigate global IP risks.
Responsibilities
  • Commercial Transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate global commercial agreements, including technology licenses, joint development agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), and vendor contracts.
  • IP Operations & Negotiation: Lead transactional negotiations with oilfield service companies, operators, and technology partners regarding IP allocation and joint ventures through a variety of intellectual property documents including joint development agreements, licenses, confidentiality agreements, and other IP-related agreements; Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of intellectual property legal issues, ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and Company policy, anticipate and address legal developments; experience preparing and filing patent prosecution documents on an as-needed basis.
  • Invention Harvesting: Partner directly with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to identify and harvest patentable inventions related to drilling automation, robotics, and equipment.
  • Portfolio Oversight: Manage outside counsel handling the preparation and prosecution of the company's global patent and trademark portfolios before the USPTO and international offices.
  • Risk Mitigation: Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO), infringement, and validity analyses for new drilling technologies, providing actionable risk-assessment advice to internal stakeholders and executive leadership to appropriately manage risks and exposure to the Company.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with clients throughout the organization, other attorneys, and legal staff.

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Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Nabors does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Qualifications
  • Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Technical Background: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical engineering preferred).
  • Bar Admissions: Active law license in good standing in the U.S.
  • USPTO Admission: Registered to practice in good standing before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
  • Experience: 5-8 years of dedicated IP law experience, ideally with a mix of law firm training and in-house corporate legal department experience.

Education:
  • J.D. from accredited, nationally ranked law school with excellent academic performance is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical engineering preferred).

Preferred Skills
  • Deep understanding of oilfield services, drilling operations, or heavy industrial machinery technologies.
  • Proven ability to align IP legal strategy with corporate business development and global commercial goals.
  • Exceptional communication skills to successfully interface between engineering teams, commercial business leads, and executive management.
  • Strong analytical, research and writing skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment and work independently, but as a member of an integrated law team.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with a highly diverse global law department.
  • Ability to collaborate with clients, to manage risk and evaluate alternative options where needed.
  • Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws.
  • Reputation for high ethical standards and integrity.

Professional Experience:
Skills - Technical:
  • Prior experience handling similar functions in an in-house legal department is preferred.
  • Law firm experience preferred
  • Candidates should be detail-oriented, high energy, high-output individuals.

Skills - Communication:
  • Experience advising directors, board committees and senior officers of publicly traded companies on corporate, commercial and other legal issues.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Skills - People:
  • Conflict resolution skills required.
  • Strategic thinking and planning skills required.
  • Proven leadership skills in a multi-national environment are required.
  • Understanding of multi-cultural related communication styles is preferred.
  • Significant Legal staff management and staff development experience required.
  • Ability to manage work through others and across multiple programs is necessary.

Licenses, Certifications, Credentials, and Other Requirements:
  • Admitted and member in good-standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.

About Us
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.
About the Team
Equal Opportunity Employer
Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.

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