Director Intellectual Property And Contracts Technology Commercialization

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Director, Intellectual Property and Contracts, Technology Commercialization
The candidate will provide legal guidance and support to the Office of Technology Commercialization in the management, licensing and transfer of intellectual property rights. Provide creative solutions and efficient legal processes to streamline agreements and contracts that support the research, licensing and intellectual property management activities. Reports to Associate Vice President, Technology Commercialization. Develop and provide legal review of contracts related to intellectual property transactions including, but not limited to research and confidentiality agreements, patent, technology and software licensing agreements. Interface with the Office of General Counsel and Sponsored Programs Administration for the interpretation of regulatory requirements, concerns and risks. Manage relationships with external patent counsel for intellectual property and patent matters by serving as the point of contact regarding the types and costs of services and deliverables. Review and assist in intellectual property protection strategies including the filing of patents and copyright registration. Counsel staff and faculty on patent preparation, filing and prosecution of patents. Provide strategic advice pertaining to contract and intellectual property law. Prepare legal correspondence to licensees and patent counsel as necessary. Prepare and oversee database entries, docket entries, and communications regarding acquisition and provision of documents to external patent counsel. Oversee invention compliance in accordance with standards and requirements as defined by federal regulations. Verify, report and file invention disclosures, patent filings, and license activity to appropriate federal funding agency via the government's iEdison database. Provide leadership and supervision to the Intellectual Property and Data Management Coordinator. Delegate ‎‎responsibilities, evaluate activities, and prepare performance ‎appraisals and professional development plans. Manage the ‎‎administrative process for assigned staff including hiring, ‎promotions, terminations, and disciplinary procedures. Perform financial management functions for the department. Approve revenues and expenditures as necessary.

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