Law Affiliate Faculty - Patent Drafting and Prosecution (Unpaid)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University (BYU Law) is seeking an unpaid Law Affiliate Faculty member to teach a course on Patent Drafting and Prosecution. This role provides a practical, hands-on overview of the attorney's role in representing clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to secure a United States patent. Responsibilities include guiding students through case study exercises covering patentability advice, drafting patent application components (specification and claims), and preparing responses to Office Actions. The faculty member will not be required to attend department meetings but is expected to be available outside of class for questions. The teaching schedule is flexible and determined by the applicant's availability.

Requirements

• JD required.
• Required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Must be an active member of the Utah Bar.
• Knowledge of the topic.
• Significant teaching experience.
• Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
• Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
• Commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.
• Commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments.
• Student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits.
• Excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship.
• Commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging.
• Exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity.
• Public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course on Patent Drafting and Prosecution.
• Provide a practical, hands-on overview of the typical role an attorney plays in the representation of a client before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in securing a United States patent.
• Involve a series of case study exercises designed to follow a series of events encountered when seeking patent protection, including advising a client as to the patentability of an invention; drafting various components of a patent application such as the specification and claims; and preparing and advocating responses to Office Actions issued by the USPTO.
• Spend some time outside of class to address questions related to the class.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level