Intellectual Property Specialist

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

6d • $5,084 - $7,500

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 administrative liaison among licensing staff, operations staff, and outside patent counsel.

The position requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, experience in a legal or paralegal role, and two years of related experience. 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 information required by institutional procedures.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation; employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by institutional procedures.

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

• Coordinate IP management actions with the licensing team by reviewing action decisions and supporting proposed protection strategies, including identifying outside counsel for specific actions.
• Review and monitor monthly IP docket reports to track and facilitate management of 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 patent applications and office action responses, and assist with reviewing 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 activity reports 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