Licensing Associate I — Patent Portfolio Support

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Licensing Associate I to support patent portfolio management on the Main Campus in Gainesville. This full-time role focuses on data entry, ongoing maintenance of the Tech Licensing database, and coordinating with inventors and attorneys to assure timely disclosures and filings.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and strong organization, attention to detail, and clear written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with a complex database.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in portfolio management of patenting processes and data entry in the TL database.
• Maintain technology and patent records from disclosure to closure.
• Track publication dates and patent bar deadlines.
• Coordinate with inventors and outside attorneys for prosecution instructions.
• Prepare communications related to patent prosecution and case management.

Skills

MS Office

Database querying

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Florida is seeking a Licensing Associate I to support patent portfolio management on the Main Campus in Gainesville. This full-time role focuses on data entry, ongoing maintenance of the Tech Licensing database, and coordinating with inventors and attorneys to assure timely disclosures and filings.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and strong organization, attention to detail, and clear written and oral communication.