Job Opportunity: Intellectual Property Manager

Intellectual Property Manager

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Job Summary
The Intellectual Property (IP) Manager manages the protection operations of Rensselaer's intellectual property and is responsible for receiving, processing and managing new invention disclosures; determining patentcapability of inventions; preparing, filing and monitoring appropriate patent applications in coordination with outside patent counsel; and supporting the licensing efforts within the Office of Intellectual Property Optimization (IPO).


Minimum Qualifications

»Bachelor's degree in a field of engineering or science

»Registration as Patent Agent/attorney with a minimum of five years' practice in the transactional and patent opinion/analysis, patent preparation and prosecution practice, and interaction with external counsel.
candidates must meet stated minimum education and practice requirements.


Preferred Qualifications

»Master's degree preferred in a field of engineering or science

» practice in the licensing of technology

» practice in the management of intellectual property databases






Minimum Knowledge, expertise, and Abilities

»Working knowledge of intellectual property and technology commercialization

»Demonstrated knowledge of the patent and licensing processes

»Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

» capability to analyze and interpret data

» capability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

»Excellent interpersonal and organizational expertise

» capability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

» capability to work independently or as part of a team

» capability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing environment.

»Demonstrated problem solving and project management expertise

»Demonstrated capability to work independently with minimal supervision

»Excellent oral and written expertise


Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

»Knowledge of Export Control Law.


Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday


TravelLocal travel between campus locations only


Application instructions


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Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


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