Manager, Intellectual Property

Posting DetailsPosting DetailsPosition Number:123406Title:ManagerFunctional Title:Manager, Intellectual PropertyCategory Status:33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:100Unit:VPR-EconDev-UM Ventures, College ParkCampus/College Information:Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.Background ChecksOffers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.Position Summary/Purpose of Position:The Manager, Intellectual Property (IP), is responsible for overseeing a voluminous and diverse portfolio of University of Maryland's intellectual property from disclosure to patenting which requires constant follow-up. The IP Manager is responsible for managing, identifying, obtaining, and maintaining appropriate intellectual property protection by (i) analyzing invention disclosures, understanding invention features, providing analysis and recommendations, and performing substantive and procedural tasks associated with the filing, protection, and maintenance of intellectual property on assigned cases (ii) monitoring and updating intellectual property records for completeness and accuracy (iii) ensuring timely communication and that filing and response due dates are met and (iv) providing reporting metrics for UMD's IP portfolio. The IP Manager reports to the Sr. IP Manager. The Manager, Intellectual Property will interact with and advise inventors, UM Ventures' licensing staff, licensees, and outside counsel on patent strategy, conveying patent rules, IP policies (University System of Maryland and University of Maryland), and Bayh-Dole Act requirements.Benefits SummaryTop Benefits and Perks:Exempt Benefits SummaryMinimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or University and a Juris Doctor with 4 years of experience.Experience:• Experience developing prior art search strategies, analyzing prior art search results, and advising on patentability.• Experience or familiarity with licensing, technology transfer, and/or provisions of the Bayh-Dole Act.• Experience preparing, drafting, prosecuting, and maintaining patent applications.• Experience using IP management systems, USPTO systems, patent search tools, Microsoft Office, and Google apps.• Registered and in good standing to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) (i.e., registered patent practitioner).Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)• Strong organizational and analytical skills.• Strong consultative skills with the confidence and ability to enforce rules.• Ability to work independently and in teams.• Ability to convey and apply patent rules, IP policies, and Bayh-Dole Act.• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, tact, and confidentiality.• Computer literacy with standard word processing, MS Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint), email, Internet applications, and USPTO systems.Preferences:Preferences:• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, science, or related field.• Two (2) years of experience managing an IP portfolio in an in-house setting (university, corporate, or government).• University experience.• Admitted to Maryland bar or eligible for admission within 1 year of hire.Additional Certifications:Additional Information:• No visa sponsorship for this positionJob RisksNot Applicable to This PositionPhysical DemandsSedentary work performed in a normal office setting 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 travel both on and off campus to attend meetings and/or training. Spending long hours in front of computer screen.Posting Date:07/15/2024Closing Date:Open Until FilledYesBest Consideration Date08/05/2024Diversity Statement:The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.