Intellectual Property Manager

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Intellectual Property Manager

Duties: Serves as liaison between University staff, faculty and research community, and outside patent attorneys communicating needs and requests. Responsible for facilitating daily workflow through a comprehensive understanding of the patent and trademark processes and University operations and oversees all as aspects of docketing and file management related to patent and trademark prosecution. Maintain effective relationships and provide high quality service to administrators, faculty and sponsors in managing the financial and legal aspects of technology transfer. Responsible for the docketing accuracy and completeness for all documents received from the USPTO, other intellectual property entities and clients in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Responsible for preparation, maintenance and distribution of electronic dockets as required for domestic/international patents, trademarks and inter-parties. Run queries, analyze data and prepare accurate and professionally presented docketing and data reports to be used by department including: 1) a monthly new filings and attrition report, 2) an annual filing, issuance and abandonment report, and 3) other routine or periodic reports. Process/coordinate file or document transfers to external firms. Report/coordinate the reporting of new documents received for matters that have been transferred to external parties. Identify and analyze complex issues and problems in relation to managing data. Work closely with the IP Director in proposing improvements in processes, procedures and/or policies in relation to the department docketing system. Assume the daily duties of the IP Director to cover leave. Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by management.

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