Intellectual Property Specialist

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System Offices seeks an Intellectual Property Specialist to support the licensing team in IP matters for the system's technology portfolio managed by Texas A&M Innovation.

The role involves reviewing and monitoring the monthly IP docketing report and assisting licensing staff to manage upcoming actions by serving as a key liaison between licensing staff, operations staff, and outside patent counsel on administrative matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in a legal or paralegal role.
• Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IP management actions with Licensing Team and identify outside counsel as needed.
• IP docket monitoring to track deadlines for filings, office actions, and maintenance fees.
• Liaison with outside counsel to ensure timely patent filings and expense reviews.
• Liaison with General Counsel's Office for information on outside counsel contracts and selections.
• Process improvement and reporting; maintain workflows related to IP management; provide activity reports on request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Intellectual Property Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Texas A&M Innovation

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M - Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary: $5,084.33 - $7,500.00 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary: The IP Specialist supports the licensing team in intellectual property matters for The Texas A&M University System technology portfolio managed by Texas A&M Innovation. This role involves reviewing and monitoring the monthly IP docketing report and assisting the licensing team to manage upcoming actions and facilitate timely responses by serving as a key liaison between licensing staff, operations staff, and outside patent counsel on administrative matters.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IP Management Actions with Licensing Team: Review IP action decisions with licensing personnel and provide support for proposed protection strategy, including identification of outside counsel for specific actions.
• IP Docket Monitoring: Review and monitor monthly docket reports to track and facilitate management of critical deadlines for patent filings, responses to office actions, and payment of maintenance fees.
• Liaison with Outside Counsel: Coordinate with licensing personnel, operations team, and outside patent counsel to ensure timely filing of patent applications and office action responses, and provide support regarding review of related expenses.
• Liaison with General Counsel's Office: Assist Licensing Director to obtain and monitor information from the Office of General Counsel concerning outside counsel contract expenses and attorney selections.
• Process Improvement & Reporting: Help maintain and improve internal processes and workflows related to IP management, and provide reports on activities upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a legal or paralegal role.
• Two years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Patent agent, patent attorney, experience with patent docketing software (e.g., Wellspring, lnteum), and prior experience working in a university, law firm, or corporate legal environment.

Other Requirements

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.