Intellectual Property Specialist

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intellectual Property Specialist supports the licensing team in intellectual property matters for The Texas A&M University System technology portfolio managed by Texas A&M Innovation. The role reviews and monitors monthly IP docketing reports and helps the licensing team manage upcoming actions and facilitate timely responses. It serves as a key liaison among licensing staff, operations staff, outside patent counsel, and the Office of General Counsel on administrative matters.

The position is based in College Station, Texas. It is security-sensitive and restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other required information. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a legal or paralegal role.
• Two years of related experience.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency.

Nice To Haves

• Patent agent or patent attorney experience.
• Experience with patent docketing software, such as Wellspring or Inteum.
• Prior experience working in a university, law firm, or corporate legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Review IP action decisions with licensing personnel and support proposed protection strategies, including identifying outside counsel for specific actions.
• Review and monitor monthly docket reports to track critical deadlines for patent filings, office-action responses, and maintenance-fee payments.
• Coordinate with licensing personnel, the operations team, and outside patent counsel to support timely filing of patent applications and office-action responses, and assist with review of related expenses.
• Assist the Licensing Director in obtaining and monitoring information from the Office of General Counsel concerning outside counsel contract expenses and attorney selections.
• Help maintain and improve internal IP-management processes and workflows, and provide reports on activities upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with an employer contribution through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• If applicable, defined contribution retirement plan with an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor.
• Additional voluntary tax-deferred annuity (TDA) options.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level