Intellectual Property Associate
About The Position
UM Ventures, College Park accelerates knowledge creation and dissemination that can scale the impact of UMD research by transforming laboratory discoveries into products and services that deliver economic and societal benefit. In its mission to scale UMD impact, UM Ventures, College Park leverages a variety of services and resources for faculty, staff, and students to protect intellectual property resources, build partnerships with business and government, and return investment to the University and its stakeholders through technology licensing and forming startups. From the laboratory to the marketplace, UM Ventures, College Park provides end-to-end support for researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners. UM Ventures provides in-house technology commercialization capability to complement the research administrative support services provided to the University's research community. The Intellectual Property (IP) Associate is responsible for maintaining appropriate intellectual property protection by: reviewing invention disclosure information, drafting and preparing various administrative and IP related documentation, and monitoring the database for accuracy and integrity so deadlines are satisfied.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- One (1) year of professional experience drafting, editing, and preparing patent prosecution documents
- Knowledge of federal intellectual property law and policies
- Knowledge of procedures and regulations of the patent prosecution process
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work on multiple projects and programs simultaneously
- Ability to conduct research and analysis for aid program development
- Ability to analyze data and provide insight and recommendations to stakeholders
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws
Nice To Haves
- Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing invention disclosure information
- Drafting and preparing various administrative and IP related documentation
- Monitoring the database for accuracy and integrity so deadlines are satisfied
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
