Patent Manager

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Patent Manager to join their Technology Transfer Office. This role involves managing patent filings, collaborating with inventors, and overseeing the patent portfolio to ensure compliance and strategic alignment with technology transfers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent law, technology transfer, and excellent communication skills. Join a team dedicated to advancing innovative technologies and contributing to national security while enjoying a range of comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance options

Qualifications

• A patent attorney or agent is required with a background in technology transfer.
• 3-5 years of experience in patent management and technology transfer is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent filing and prosecution with outside legal counsel.
• Oversee the patent portfolio and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Collaborate with inventors and technology managers on patent strategies.

Skills

Patent Law

Technology Transfer

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science

Master’s Degree in Related Field

JD or Patent Agent Qualification

Job description

Job Description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Department of Defense Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) engaged in the development and demonstration of advanced prototype technologies and systems, with an overall objective to transfer those capabilities to Government, the defense industrial base, and the commercial sector. These transfers include hardware, software, material, technical data, and subject-matter expertise, and provide a diverse and resilient set of national security capabilities while concurrently contributing to the economic, environmental, and social well-being of the United States.

The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) facilitates and oversees technology transfer to government and industry, fosters collaborative research with the private sector, and manages the Laboratory’s Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio, in close collaboration with the MIT Technology Licensing Office which has ultimate responsibility for the management and integrity for MIT’s IP, of which Lincoln Lab IP is part. In order to support the creation of increased transfer opportunities in complex federal and private-sector landscapes, the Laboratory is seeking a Patent Manager to work under the mentorship and guidance of members of the Technology Transfer Office (TTO). This position will be joining the TTO Intellectual Property (IP) team to facilitate the protection of MIT’s innovative technology assets derived from work at Lincoln Lab, which serve as the foundation for technology transfers ranging from commercial licenses, collaborative research agreements, transfers for government use, open-source releases, and more.

Job Summary

The Patent Manager will be responsible for technology evaluations, managing patent filing and prosecution by outside legal counsel, reviewing protection strategies for patented and patent-pending technologies as well as for software and other technology assets and monitoring patent-related expenditures for budget compliance. Will work closely with inventors and administrators, outside patent counsel, technology managers and licensing officers to oversee and manage the Laboratory’s patent portfolio; together with the technology management team, providing guidance to inventors during patent filing and prosecution; managing the patent docket to ensure timely responses to patent deadlines; overseeing the financial management of the patent portfolio by monitoring patent invoicing and reimbursement.

Requirements

1. A patent attorney (JD) or patent agent is required.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in a biological science, physical science, or engineering with a broad technical knowledge base and three (3) years of experience in technology transfer. A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. An advanced degree in law, business, engineering, or science, preferred.
3. A background in marketing, sales, licensing, negotiating, and/or business development, and significant record of successful technology transfer in areas of physical science, engineering, software, and devices.
4. Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to intellectual properties within a research university setting.
5. Advanced knowledge of U.S. patent, copyright, and contract law.
6. Experience managing a patent portfolio.
7. Experience reviewing patent invoices.
8. Knowledge of current trends in university/industry technology transfer.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
10. Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
11. Ability to maintain confidentiality in an open work environment.
12. Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
13. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
14. Education may not be substituted for the experience requirement.
15. Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently within an administrative office.
16. 3-5 years experience.
17. U.S. citizenship.
18. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

The following skills or attributes are highly desired:

1. Experience/knowledge of Bayh-Dole Act.
2. Reporting requirements for federally-funded inventions and patents.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• MIT-funded pension.
• Matching 401K.
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.).
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
• Mentorship programs.
• A range of work-life balance options.
• ... and much more!

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requisition ID: 41963