Intellectual Property Associate

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park seeks an Intellectual Property Associate to support UM Ventures in protecting intellectual property by reviewing invention disclosures, drafting patent prosecution documents, and monitoring database accuracy to ensure deadlines are met.

The role reports to the Assistant Director, Operations and requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related drafting experience in IP.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of professional experience drafting, editing, and preparing patent prosecution documents.
• Knowledge of federal intellectual property law and policies.
• Knowledge of procedures and regulations of the patent prosecution process.
• Skill in oral and written communication and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IP protection by reviewing invention disclosures, drafting and preparing documentation, and monitoring the database to satisfy deadlines.
• Support IP activities under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Operations.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organizational Summary: UM Ventures, College Park accelerates knowledge creation and dissemination that can scale the impact of UMD research by transforming laboratory discoveries into products and services that deliver economic and societal benefit. In its mission to scale UMD impact, UM Ventures, College Park leverages a variety of services and resources for faculty, staff, and students to protect intellectual property resources, build partnerships with business and government, and return investment to the University and its stakeholders through technology licensing and forming startups. From the laboratory to the marketplace, UM Ventures, College Park provides end-to-end support for researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners.

Job Description Summary: UM Ventures provides in-house technology commercialization capability to complement the research administrative support services provided to the University's research community. The Intellectual Property (IP) Associate is responsible for maintaining appropriate intellectual property protection by: reviewing invention disclosure information, drafting and preparing various administrative and IP related documentation, and monitoring the database for accuracy and integrity so deadlines are satisfied.

The Intellectual Property Associate reports to the Assistant Director, Operations.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

One (1) year of professional experience drafting, editing, and preparing patent prosecution documents.

Other

Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge

Knowledge of federal intellectual property law and policies. Knowledge of procedures and regulations of the patent prosecution process.

Skill

Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Ability

Ability to work on multiple projects and programs simultaneously. Ability to conduct research and analysis for aid program development. Ability to analyze data and provide insight and recommendations to stakeholders. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume, cover letter, list of references, & unoffical transcripts.

Best Consideration Date: 08/21/26

Open Until Filled: Y

Job Risks: Financial Disclosure Required No

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Department

VPR-EconDev-UM Ventures, College Park

Worker Sub-Type

Staff

Regular Salary Range

$77,918.00 to $93501.60

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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