Temporary Patent Portfolio Assistant

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

CoMotion has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Patent Portfolio Assistant. Reporting to the Director, Patents at CoMotion, the Temporary Patent Portfolio Assistant evaluates inventions and assists in the patenting process, including filing preparation, based on invention disclosures submitted by UW researchers, faculty, and staff (inventors) as a result of the University's research activities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree
Three years of experience in patent or law-related work, or equivalent education/experience

Responsibilities

Conduct patent landscape searches and provide appropriate review
Participate in disclosure calls with inventors to identify innovation and patent claim scope
Contribute to drafting provisional patent applications
Prepare information disclosure statement lists of references needed for patent applications
Draft patent assignment documents
Review and provide analysis of office actions not under a current license agreement to CoMotion Innovation Managers
Collaborate with CoMotion Innovation Managers to provide analysis of office actions to inventors and manage responses
Collaborate with CoMotion colleagues on all incoming correspondence and provide responses
Perform additional tasks as needed
In collaboration with the Associate Director, Patents, and other CoMotion staff, provide expertise in evaluating present practices, developing new initiatives, and identifying procedural efficiencies
Provide guidance on projects that do not warrant further allocation of University resources
Assist the Associate Director, Patents in reviewing and forming policies and procedures, and in developing strategies for improving the management of intellectual property