Clinical Professor of Law – Education – Boston, Massachusetts

September 14, 2023- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Suffolk University Law School’s nationally ranked Clinical Programs seeks to hire a tenured or tenure-track Clinical Professor to lead our Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic (IPEC).

Intellectual Property Manager – Education – Notre Dame, IN

March 20, 2023- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational, Work - Admin

The University of Notre Dame is accepting applications for a Intellectual Property Manager.

Applications will be accepted until 4/2/2023.

Standing for Innovation, De-Risking and Enterprise Acceleration, the IDEA Center is the fundamental resource for all commercialization and entrepreneurial activities at the University of Notre Dame. It provides the necessary space, services and expertise for idea development, commercialization, business formation, prototyping, entrepreneurial education and student entrepreneurial efforts. It is designed to bring the best Notre Dame faculty, staff, and student ideas and innovations to market. The IDEA Center is looking for an Intellectual Property Manager who will be responsible for the IP portfolio for all of Notre Dame Inventions as part of the commercialization team at the IDEA Center.

This position will manage the intellectual property (IP) portfolio for all of Notre Dame Inventions as part of the commercialization team. This position is responsible for the IP management of all University Owned technologies including all electrical, mechanical, civil, aerospace, biomolecular, physical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and software inventions. This position will develop and implement intellectual property strategies and will decide whether or not the University will commercialize a technology. This person is responsible for maintaining the Univ. IP budget. and yearly planning of budgets, forecasting out several years. This person will analyze all invention disclosure forms and meet with inventors to tease out what the novel invention is. Working with outside law firms, this person will inform the attorneys what the novel invention is and direct attorneys on how to proceed with prior art searches and patent prosecution, touching approximately 400 different applications or patents per year. This person will be responsible for implementing an IP strategy for ~60-90 technologies per year. This person will work directly with outside attorneys to direct their work and set pricing.

Must be able to work independently, possess a keen ability to be decisive, must possess high aptitude for meeting deadlines, be exceptionally detail oriented, have exceptional organizational skills, take into consideration the whole picture while analyzing the details, and be able to quickly and effectively break down large amounts of information to identify the crucial information related to patentability.

Essential duties include:

Review and approve the invention disclosure forms. Analyze data and determine what is the true innovation with market potential. Assist Inventors with curating data and description needed to constitute an “Inventor disclosure form”
Perform prior art searches and/or assess prior art search results for all technologies. Make patentability decisions and present those decisions to the commercialization team and the inventors. Stay up to date on USPTO procedures, SCOTUS decisions, and other decisions impacting patentability.
Coordinate with law firms to develop responses to office action rejections. Assess all ISRs and written opinions. Make decisions on all filings such as nationalizations, continuations, CIPs, and divisionals. Review all application drafts and claims to ensure they match the innovation, market potential, and direction of startup companies.
File provisional patent applications. Track and upload all data, information, and applications related to the IP portfolio into IP database. Assist with assignments and declarations. Assist with inter-institutional agreements. Ensure that all annuities and maintenance fees are paid on time by inputting all necessary data into CPI, approving or denying all payments on time.
Work with commercialization team to assess market potential of product. Maintain that all decisions made are not in violation of sponsored research agreements, interinstitutional agreements, or license agreements. Work with 3rd parties to report co-owned IP and determine which party will lead commercialization efforts, and report all IP updates to co-owners and licensees. Work with Operations to approve all legal invoices. Make all budget decisions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Minimum Qualifications:

Either engineering degree, computer science degree, chemistry degree, biology degree, or related degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree preferred. Patent Agent or 4+ years experience managing an IP Portfolio preferred.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # https://apptrkr.com/4016708. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.

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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Notre Dame, IN

Manager, Intellectual Property – Major University – College Park, Maryland

July 12, 2022- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Educational, Intellectual Property, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Intellectual Property

University of Maryland is seeking to hire an Intellectual Property (IP) Manager to oversee its voluminous and diverse portfolio of intellectual property rights.

The IP Manager is responsible for managing, identifying, obtaining, and maintaining appropriate intellectual property protection by

analyzing invention disclosures, understanding invention features, providing analysis and recommendations, and performing substantive and procedural tasks associated with the filing, protection, and maintenance of intellectual property on assigned cases;
monitoring and updating intellectual property records for completeness and accuracy;
ensuring timely communication and that filing and response due dates are met; and
providing reporting metrics for UMD’s IP portfolio.

The IP Manager reports to the Senior IP Manager. The Manager, Intellectual Property will interact with and advise inventors, UM Ventures’ licensing staff, licensees, and outside counsel on patent strategy, conveying patent rules, IP policies (University System of Maryland and University of Maryland), and Bayh-Dole Act requirements.

Requirements:

(1) Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, physical, life, or computer sciences, or related field with six (6) years of experience; or Masters degree in engineering, physical, life, or computer sciences, or related field.

Experience developing prior art search strategies, analyzing prior art search results, and advising on patentability.
Experience or familiarity with licensing, technology transfer, and/or provisions of the Bayh-Dole Act.
Experience using IP management systems, USPTO systems, patent search tools, Microsoft Office, and Google apps

(2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Strong consultative skills with the confidence and ability to enforce rules.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Ability to convey and apply patent rules, IP policies, and Bayh-Dole Act.
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
Computer literacy with standard word processing, MS Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word,
PowerPoint), email, Internet applications, and USPTO systems (EFS-Web, PAIR).

Preferences:

JD; Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, science, or related field
Two (2) years of experience managing an IP portfolio in an in-house setting (university, corporate, or government) preferred.

University experience preferred.
Admitted to and member in good standing of the patent bar, or eligible for admission within 1 year of hire, is preferred.

Additional Certification:

Registered and in good standing to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred.

Apply online at: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/97193. You will be asked to provide a Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, and List of References.

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Employer Type: University
Job Location: College Park, Maryland

Director, Intellectual Property (IP) Clinic – Education – University Park, PA

October 5, 2021Emp - Educational

The Penn State Law IP clinical experience is designed to provide high quality IP law experience to Penn State Law students and IP support to entrepreneurs who are affiliated with Penn State as faculty, staff or students as well as others based anywhere in Pennsylvania irrespective of any connection to Penn State. The clinical experience is offered in direct support of the University’s Invent Penn State initiative (https://invent.psu.edu) and Penn State President Eric Barron’s commitment to “promoting patents, licensing and start-ups” as part of Penn State’s effort to expand its already significant role in Pennsylvania’s economic development and create career opportunities for Penn State graduates (http://news.psu.edu/story/326830/2014/09/19/administration/president-emphasizes-economic-development-and-student-career).

Additional responsibilities will include teaching a doctrinal IP law school class or classes. The successful candidate will also be expected to interface with other colleges and units within Penn State University and other participants in the Pennsylvania-wide entrepreneurial community, including Penn State’s 21 LaunchBox business accelerators, Ben Franklin Technology Partners and the 16 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in Pennsylvania. The successful applicant will be embedded at the Happy Valley LaunchBox (http://launchbox.psu.edu/), a business accelerator in downtown State College, along with Penn State Law’s Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic and the Penn State SBDC. State College, the location of Penn State’s University Park campus, has a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and has been named as one of the Top 10 Cities for Entrepreneurs.

This position requires a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, membership in, or eligibility for admission to, the Pennsylvania Bar, and registration, and registration, with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The successful applicant will have experience working with emerging technology companies on patent-related and other intellectual property matters. Classroom teaching experience is also highly desirable, but not required. The successful applicant will have a keen desire to teach law students how to navigate this challenging area of the law and the patience to work with the students as they develop as lawyers. Other qualifications include the flexibility to work on a broad array of IP client matters and the ability to integrate IP clinical work with that of the Penn State Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic and the Invent Penn State initiative.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. Information on the different units within Penn State Law is available at https://pennstatelaw.psu.edu/.

This position is a benefits-eligible, limited-term academic appointment preferably beginning in Spring 2022 with a three-year contract, subject to possible renewal.

Interested candidates are to apply directly online at: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Director--Intellectual-Property--IP--Clinic---Penn-State-Law_REQ_0000019893-1

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: University Park, PA

Research Technology Transfer Specialist – Education – Baltimore, MD

June 8, 2021- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Educational, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Founded in 1807, the University of Maryland, Baltimore is Maryland’s first and only public health, law, and human services university dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and public service. We are a thriving academic health center combining cutting-edge biomedical research and exceptional patient care. UMB’s extramural funding totaled $688 million in Fiscal Year 2020, and each tenured/tenure track faculty member brings $1.5 million in research grants on average each year.

UMB’s Office of Research and Development is now seeking a Research and Technology Transfer Specialist to join the Office of Technology Transfer. The Specialist will be responsible for monitoring technology transfer operations and ensuring compliance with benchmarks, milestones, laws, regulations, policies, procedures, ethical standards and public responsibilities. This position will develop and maintain compliance program components operational review, record keeping, program evaluation and reporting requirements. This position specializes in a particular area or substantial knowledge in both intellectual property management and license compliance.

UMB offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible employees. This position receives an annual leave package starting with 22 accrued vacation days, 14 floating and observed holidays, 15 sick days, and 3 personal days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; professional learning and development opportunities; flexible schedules and teleworking options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

 
Essential Functions:

Assist with the disclosure and review process for invention disclosures, including helping University faculty complete invention report forms. Prepare all federal reporting for intellectual property as required under federal regulations.
Assist with IP Data Management system and ad hoc OTT data reporting.
Interact with outside patent attorneys, University Counsel, other Universities and private companies to coordinate and prepare necessary documents for patent prosecution and license agreements.
Serve as liaison to campus leadership, University Counsel and faculty and staff for intellectual property policies and procedures.
Manage compliance executed for University intellectual property.
Prepare and submit periodic reports including findings, recommendations, and planned corrective action.
Manage researching, assembling and disseminating information on all areas of intellectual property compliance to the campus research community. This includes gathering and analyzing relevant UMB policies, license terms, guidelines from federal and private granting organizations, and preparing and delivering materials in electronic, hard copy and presentation formats.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:  Four (4) years of technology transfer administration experience.
Experience in sponsored programs, or clinical or corporate contracts is preferred. Advanced degree in science, business or law is preferred.

Other:  Related experience may be substituted for education.

Annual financial disclosure required by Maryland State Law.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Accountability, Civility, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, Leadership, and Knowledge.

Hiring Range: Approximately $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.

Go to www.umaryland.edu/jobs and search for requisition number 210000NK in the Staff Jobs Portal.

Apply online at:
https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=210000NK&lang=en

Applications only accepted through online application system.

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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Baltimore, MD

Director of IP Clinic – Education – University Park, PA

February 22, 2021- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Work - Patent Prosecution

Penn State Law, based in University Park, PA, is seeking to hire an experienced legal professional to serve as Director of the Intellectual Property Clinic. This Clinic represents startup and early-stage companies on intellectual property (IP) matters, including patent-related issues. As determined by credentials and experience, the successful applicant may be appointed as a Professor of Practice or as an Assistant, Associate, or full Clinical Professor of Law. The Penn State Law IP clinical experience is designed to provide high-quality IP law experience to Penn State Law students and IP support to entrepreneurs who are affiliated with Penn State as faculty, staff or students as well as others based anywhere in Pennsylvania irrespective of any connection to Penn State. The clinical experience is offered in direct support of the University’s Invent Penn State initiative (https://invent.psu.edu) and Penn State President Eric Barron’s commitment to “promoting patents, licensing and start-ups” as part of Penn State’s effort to expand its already significant role in Pennsylvania’s economic development and create career opportunities for Penn State graduates (http://news.psu.edu/story/326830/2014/09/19/administration/president-emphasizes-economic-development-and-student-career).

This position requires a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, membership in, or eligibility for admission to, the Pennsylvania Bar, and registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The successful applicant will have experience working with emerging technology companies on patent-related and other intellectual property matters. Classroom teaching experience is also highly desirable, but not required. The successful applicant will have a keen desire to teach law students how to navigate this challenging area of the law and the patience to work with the students as they develop as lawyers. Other qualifications include the flexibility to work on a broad array of IP client matters and the ability to integrate IP clinical work with that of the Penn State Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic and the Invent Penn State initiative.

This position is a benefits-eligible, fixed-term academic appointment beginning in Fall 2021 with a three-year contract, subject to possible renewal.

See other information at the application portal at: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Director--Intellectual-Property--IP--Clinic---Penn-State-Law_REQ_0000010294

Inclued a resume and cover letter with your submission.

Clinical Professor & Director of Intellectual Property Clinic – University of New Hampshire – Durham, N.H.

August 26, 2019- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational

The University of New Hampshire School of Law, a national leader in intellectual property and public-interest law with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and quality engagement for all, seeks to hire a Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to serve as Director of the Intellectual Property Clinic to begin July 1, 2020. The Director of the Intellectual Property Clinic is a full-time member of the law-school faculty who represents, and supervises and trains students to represent, clients with a variety of IP matters.

The Director is also expected to teach associated IP courses in the residential and hybrid programs; serve as one of the law school's primary connections to the IP bar; work with practicing attorneys and alumni to determine current needs in IP practice; and participate in faculty governance. UNH Law actively creates and nurtures a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue goals with mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry. Entry-level and early-career lateral candidates are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

To be considered, applicants must:

Have a J.D. with excellent academic performance;
Be eligible to serve as a Faculty Clinic Supervisor of the USPTO's Law School Clinic Certification Program (requirements available at https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2016_Law_School_Application_Packet.pdf – see Part IV.C for licensure and experience requirements);
Possess effective teaching skills, a commitment to excellence in teaching in both residential and online programs, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities.

Preferred qualifications include:

Be a member of, or eligible for immediate admission to, the New Hampshire bar (admission requirements available at www.courts.state.nh.us/rules/scr/scr-42.htm – see Rule 42(XI) for admission by motion without examination);
Having an interest in producing and engaging with legal scholarship.

UNH Law is situated in Concord, the capital of New Hampshire. Concord is approximately an hour's drive from Boston, the beautiful New Hampshire seacoast, and the White Mountains. It is part of the University of New Hampshire, a major research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. UNH's main campus is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast. UNH has a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with more than 600 full-time faculty, and offers 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.

The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.

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Contact
For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: https://jobs.usnh.edu/ and search for posting number 33513. In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in this position, what makes you a strong candidate, and how you meet the above-noted USPTO standards. While all candidates are required to submit their applications via this centralized system, please feel free to direct any inquiries to Professor Ryan Vacca, Chair of the Appointments Committee, at ryan.vacca@law.unh.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. This position is open until filled, but it is advisable to apply by September 15, 2019.

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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Durham, New Hampshire

Program Manager, Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Law – Notre Dame Law School – Notre Dame, Ind.

July 31, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational

Notre Dame Law School is seeking a Program Director as part of a major investment in its Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Law. The Program has grown considerably over the past decade—with new faculty, a new Intellectual Property & Entrepreneurship Clinic, greatly expanded course offerings, high-level conferences and other events, and tremendous student success. The University has also made substantial investments in innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities, and it is in the early phases of building a distinctive, University-wide interdisciplinary program on technology ethics. The Law School is poised to take the next step in building its reputation in this important area, and a dynamic Program Director will be central to this effort.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Program Director will work closely with the Faculty Director of the Law School’s Program on Intellectual Property and Technology Law to develop and implement a strategic plan for the Program and coordinate the Program’s many projects and activities.

Leadership
Along with the Faculty Director, provide strategic leadership for the Program. More specifically: a) develop a long-term plan to increase the Program’s profile, depth, and financial resources; b) oversee day-to-day operations of the Program, with attention to fiscal, programming, and policy matters; c) work with the Law School communications personnel to manage Program communications, including web pages, social media, and community relations; and, d) organize and direct all events.

Academic
Work with the Faculty Director and other Program faculty to develop distinctive and relevant programming that raises Notre Dame’s academic and intellectual profile within the intellectual property and technology law fields, potentially including: seminars, research collaborations, conferences, lecture series, and guest lectures. Identify and facilitate opportunities for IP faculty to broaden their reputation and recognition among academic peers, judges and practitioners, alumni, and the general public. Help recruit talented students to study intellectual property and technology law at Notre Dame, and develop (and possibly co-teach) exciting new curriculum. Work with the Faculty Director to increase opportunities for students to participate in competitions, conferences, and other events relevant to intellectual property and technology law.

Alumni Relations and Engagement
Work with Program faculty to deepen relationships with members of the practicing IP and technology law community, and particularly with Notre Dame alumni working in the field. Facilitate events involving students, alumni, and faculty. Work to establish partnerships and collaborations with individuals, corporations, foundations, and governmental, organizations interested in IP and technology law.

Contact
Apply online by visiting this link: https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/17025. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.

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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Notre Dame, Indiana

Patent Coordinator – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – Urbana, Ill.

May 31, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Computer Science, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Admin, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary, Work - Patent Prosecution

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Patent Coordinator. Responsibilities include the following:

Coordinate administration of US and foreign patent applications and other legal protection of UIUC technologies.
Work with OTM technology managers and UIUC inventors during the technology evaluation and patenting process, including: assisting in assembly of supporting data and documentation; reviewing patent search results; monitoring preparation and filing of patent applications, providing assistance in responding to patent office actions; and providing recommendations regarding US and foreign patent processes, costs, and alternatives.
Serve as a liaison between OTM, UIUC Legal Counsel, and outside patent counsel regarding the selection, engagement process and authorization/approval of expenditures for outside counsel.
Review and approve invoices.
Assist with drafting patent licenses and other intellectual property agreements.
Monitor actions and scheduled due dates for US and foreign patent process to ensure timely responses.
Manage inventorship, ownership, and assignment issues and decision-making.
Maintain and organize patent case files.
Keep abreast of changes in patent laws and procedures.
Work with patent counsel to manage patent costs.
Assist in the preparation of the patent budget.
Provide ongoing training and updates on patent subjects.
Review all correspondence with patent counsel and take appropriate actions as required.
Participate in the development of OTM infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
Oversee accuracy and completeness of database patent or patent-related records.
Prepare Excel reports as needed from database records on patent and patent-related matters.
Work with interns to improve searching and inventor interviewing processes, and provide mentoring for interns interested in patent law.
Prepare and file certain provisional patent applications.
Participate in campus outreach to educate faculty, students and staff on intellectual property related manners.
Manage activities of patent fellow.

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in a physical science, engineering or related field with one to three years working knowledge of patent filing and prosecution procedures. Education must qualify the candidate to take the examination for registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Other requirements include: detail oriented with multi-tasking and strong prioritizing skills; excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with University and departmental officials/staff; ability to work in a fast-paced environment under multiple deadlines; strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of professionals within the organization; proven teamwork skills; ability to use independent judgment and make sound decisions regarding patents and intellectual property; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications; demonstrated teamwork skills in a highly complex business environment; ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and discretion.

Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree in a physical science, engineering or related field; registered patent practitioner; registered Patent Agent, if not registered, preferably has the background to meet the USPTO qualifications to become certified as a Patent Agent.

Contact
For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by June 12, 2019 to: https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/.

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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Urbana, Illinois

Faculty Member and Director, Intellectual Property Clinic – Education – Chicago, Ill.

January 2, 2019- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational

The John Marshall Law School in Chicago seeks a faculty member to serve as Director of the law school's Intellectual Property Clinic. The clinic provides pro bono services to individuals or qualified groups in the areas of Patents and Trademarks, and is part of the law school's Community Legal Clinics. The candidate will also teach related courses as arranged with the academic deans. This is a tenure-line position, at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher.

We seek an individual who is, or demonstrates the potential to be, an exceptional teacher, clinician, and scholar, and to work with entrepreneurs and emerging technologies. Required qualifications include a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school or foreign equivalent; evidence that the candidate is a member in good standing of the bar of a court of the United States, or of the highest court of a state of the United States; and registration to practice in patent (and preferably also trademark) matters before the USPTO. Illinois bar membership (or eligibility for it) is preferred but not required.

The law school's current intellectual property clinics in Patents and Trademarks are certified law school clinics under the rules of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. To meet certification requirements, the candidate must:

- For patents, be a registered patent attorney or patent agent in good standing with the OED of the USPTO and have three years of experience in prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO within the last five years;

- For trademarks, be a licensed attorney with at least three years of experience in prosecuting trademark applications before the USPTO within the last five years.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will teach at least one course per academic year outside the clinic, based on background and interest. The candidate is expected to possess excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

JMLS is committed to diversity, access, and opportunity. Subject to the approval of our accreditors, JMLS is in the process of being acquired by the University of Illinois at Chicago, with an anticipated closing date in August 2019. For more information, visit www.jmls.edu and jmls.uic.edu. The successful candidate should be available to start no later than July 16, 2019.

Reports to: Associate Dean for Experiential Education

Other information: This is an 11- or 12-month appointment.

The John Marshall Law School, finding any invidious discrimination inconsistent with the mission of free academic inquiry, does not discriminate in admission, services, or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Contact
Submit a current CV and cover letter indicating compliance with the relevant USPTO requirements above to Professor Art Acevedo, Chair, Selection and Appointments Committee, at 7Acevedo@jmls.edu. The Committee will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis in January and will conduct initial screening interviews via Skype or a similar platform. Individuals invited to interview for the position should be prepared to submit teaching evaluations, professional references, copies of or links to published scholarship, and, where applicable, copies of promotion and tenure reports from current or past law schools.

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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

Clinical Supervising Attorney and Lecturer on Law – Stanford University – Palo Alto, Calif.

August 29, 2018- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Educational

The Juelsgaard Intellectual Property and Innovation Clinic of Stanford Law School seeks an enthusiastic and passionate attorney to join its teaching and practice team as a Clinical Supervising Attorney and Lecturer in Law. The supervising attorney will be an integral part of all aspects of the Clinic’s mission to train outstanding law students and represent clients in a rich and exciting variety of significant matters focusing on technology and intellectual property policy, appellate and agency advocacy, IP strategy, and client advising and
counseling.

This is a rare opportunity to teach in one of the preeminent technology and IP clinics in the nation and at one of the country’s leading institutions for legal scholarship and education. The supervising attorney will work hand-in-hand with students in the Clinic as they represent real clients in important and challenging real-world cases and matters across fields that include internet and information technology, media and content creation, telecom, AI and machine learning, biotech, pharmaceuticals, and many more. Our students handle cases involving significant patent, copyright, and trademark issues as well as areas such as net neutrality, antitrust, FDA regulation, online speech and Section 230, CFAA, privacy, surveillance, and others.

Reporting to, and working closely with the Clinic’s director, Professor Phil Malone, the supervising attorney will be an integral part of all the Clinic’s work, including:

extensive supervision of Clinic students and their legal work, particularly small-group and one-on-one supervision and review of their case and policy analysis and development, client interactions, written work, oral advocacy, and professionalism;
giving regular, detailed oral and written feedback to students on their performance;
delivering instruction in and modeling core lawyering and practice skills;
ensuring professional, high-quality representation of Clinic clients;
engaging in area-of-expertise development, including monitoring of IP- and innovation-related legal, business, and technical developments; reaching out to potential collaborators; and maintaining relationships with partners such as advocacy organizations, industry groups, and government agencies;
pursuing (often with students) client development, including maintaining relationships with ongoing clients, conducting client intake, and identifying and reaching out to potential new clients;
partnering with the director to shape the overall vision and operation of the Clinic, design its curriculum, develop teaching materials, co-teach the twice-weekly clinic seminar, and ensure best-practice Clinic administration and operations; and
• providing direct client representation during student breaks or when otherwise necessary.

Minimum Requirements

At least three to five years experience in patent, copyright, trademark, and/or other innovation-related legal policy development and advocacy, appellate or trial level
litigation, and/or client counseling;
superior writing, editing and verbal skills;
outstanding academic credentials;
sound judgment and exceptional ethical standards;
excellent teamwork, collaboration, and team building skills;
strong interest in and demonstrated potential for successful teaching and student supervision, including previous experience in a clinical legal setting, the direct supervision and mentoring of junior attorneys, or similar experience;
strong organizational / management skills, attention to detail and self-motivation, and an aptitude for law practice and clinic management; and
admission to practice in California or eligibility and willingness to sit for the next California Bar exam

A background in patent policy, strategy, litigation and/or counseling; appellate advocacy; or open source / open access issues, and a technical or scientific background, is desirable but not required.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Location: Palo Alto, California

Director of the Patent Practice and Procedure Program (Lecturer) – University of New Hampshire School of Law – Concord, N.H. (Updated)

August 29, 2018- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Intellectual Property, Tech - Any / Other

UNH School of Law is seeking a Director of the Patent Practice and Procedure Program, a full-time member of the law school faculty who oversees the most successful patent-practice-focused law school program in the country. The Director must be a strategic, innovative, and adaptive thinker who can successfully develop, update, and manage UNH's world-class curriculum in patent practice, and ensure that it is attentive to modern trends in the practice, for both residential and online students. Specifically, the Director teaches courses centering on patent practice and/or related IP topics; oversees adjunct professors teaching and serving as section leaders for patent-practice courses; works with practicing attorneys and alumni to determine current needs in patent law and practice, including in international markets; strategizes potential marketing and development initiatives related to the program; represents the law school in the patent-law community; and participates in faculty governance.

Minimum Qualifications

Have a J.D. or equivalent foreign law degree, with excellent academic performance;
Have at least five years of full-time patent practice experience in law firms, in house, and/or for the USPTO;
Have experience in patent prosecution along with one or more of patent litigation, post-grant proceedings before the USPTO, licensing, and portfolio management and development
Have effective teaching skills, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities;
Have ongoing connections and networks in the patent-law community to keep current on trends and best practices in patent practice; and
Be familiar with innovation in legal education, including in seeking opportunities for the law school to pursue new academic programs and extend its brand to prospective students and donors.
Preferred Qualifications
Having experience with residential and/or online teaching (preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an interest in, and willingness to, teach in both environments);
Being licensed to practice law before the USPTO;
Having training and significant experience in a scientific, engineering, or technical field; and
Having an interest in producing and/or engaging with legal scholarship.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

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For more information and to apply, please use this link: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/30562.

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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Concord, New Hampshire

Visiting Clinical Professor – Education – Los Angeles, Calif.

May 26, 2018- US - West, Emp - Educational

The University of Southern California Gould School of Law is seeking a visiting clinical professor (at a rank appropriate to experience and current position) to run the Law School's Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic (“IPTLC”), on an interim basis beginning during summer 2018 (ideally, beginning July 1, 2018) and continuing during the academic year while the school conducts a more comprehensive national search for a full-time clinical faculty member who will serve as the Director of the IPTLC. (The interim director may apply for the Director position as well.)

Director, Office of Technology Commercialization – Education – College Park, Md.

April 25, 2018- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Educational, Work - Admin

The University of Maryland is seeking a Director, Office of Technology Commercialization.

The Director leads and manages the OTC, overseeing personnel, budgets, and all aspects of intellectual property cultivation, assessment, protection, and commercialization. The Director establishes and implements strategies to maximize the social and economic impact of University research and discoveries through OTC’s commercialization efforts and its support of related entrepreneurial endeavors. The Director is responsible for developing and meeting annual OTC licensing goals and acts as primary point of contact and steward to resolve problems and issues affecting intellectual property and licensing at all levels within the University.

The Director interacts closely with University administrators, faculty, staff, and students; units involved in research administration support services, internal and external legal counsel; external partners / potential licensees and industry research and development. The Director will build strong relationships externally to drive broader awareness and dissemination of the University’s innovation capabilities and available technologies and will develop trusting working relationships with University researchers to advance the University’s culture of innovation and collaboration.

The Director reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Innovation and Economic Development (AVP) and strategically supports the AVP as the expert licensing professional in the OTC.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in technical, business or related field.
With a minimum of ten (10) years of successful leadership experience in corporate, academic, startup and/or entrepreneurial setting. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.

Bachelor’s degree in technical, business or related field.
With a minimum of twelve (12) years of successful leadership experience in corporate, academic, startup and/or entrepreneurial setting. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.

AND

Demonstrated experience in technology transfer, business development, intellectual property management, and related activities. Experience and strong technical competence negotiating deal terms, complex and standard, including an understanding of both industry and startup perspectives and needs.
Strong, demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to identify and hire talent, coach staff, develop and manage high-performing teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
Demonstrated expertise in working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Proven success engaging the private sector in a variety of commercial endeavors.
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative mindset for business planning and implementation.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, internally and externally, evidenced through relationship management, networking, and team building.
Strong appreciation for and ability to drive relevant collection and reporting of metrics to assess not only office operational efficiency but also impact and outcomes.
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and tact while maintaining confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, often under time constraints.
Ability to assess and advocate for resources needed to achieve goals and objectives of the office.

Additional Info:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.
Best Consideration date: 05/11/2018

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To apply, please visit this website: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/59412.

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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: College Park, Maryland

Director, Intellectual Property – Education – Boston, Mass.

October 30, 2017- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

suffolk Suffolk University Law School is seeking qualified candidates to consider for the Director of Intellectual Property position. The Director will be responsible for pursuing partnerships, both locally and nationally, with corporations, law firms and other institutions of higher education. The goals of the partnerships are to provide opportunities for additional IP internships, jobs, and skills-based experiences; funding for programmatic initiatives; the development of impactful conferences and programs; and the growth of a student pipeline of technical specialists attending the Law School.

The Director will interface with volunteers and IP faculty members to continually evaluate and prioritize the Law School's goals in the IP area. The Director also will work to develop new programs that help to fit those goals and collaborate with the IP faculty on existing IP programs and activities, including administering and growing the online IP Certificate Program.

Primary/Principal Responsibilities:

Conference/Programs
• Develop and oversee conferences, events, and continuing legal education programs in IP law in consultation with the Law School's IP concentration directors
• Develop sponsorship programs for these events and create a financially sustainable model for the Law School's conference and events offerings

Student Recruitment
• In consultation with the Associate Dean of Admission, develop relationships with colleges with strong STEM programs, as well as law firms and other employers of technical specialists, to grow the number of technical specialists attending the Law School
• Assist the Dean of Admission on recruitment efforts in this area

Experiential/Employment Responsibilities
• In consultation with the Associate Dean for Professional & Career Development, provide practice area-specific career counseling to law students and recent graduates and serve as the Law School's liaison to legal employers to increase IP internship and postgraduate opportunities for current students and recent graduates

Marketing
• Assist with the marketing and communications of the Law School's IP programs in order to enhance the Law School's regional and national reputation in this area

Alumni Engagement/Fundraising/Budget
• Engage alumni who are practicing in IP law and educate them about the Law School's IP efforts
• Coordinate efforts of the Law School's IP Advisory Board
• Engage in fundraising, apply for grants, and seek corporate/law firm sponsorships to support the Law School's IP initiatives.
• Prepare and oversee a budget for the Law School's IP efforts

IP Certificate Program
• Grow the number of students in the online IP certificate program
• Provide administrative support for the certificate program and advise the director regarding program content

Requirements/Qualification:
• J.D. Degree and practice experience in the area of intellectual property law.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, including alumni and faculty members.
• Self-starter who is comfortable developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Strong administrative skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to present information clearly, logically and concisely.
• Strong program development with a service orientation.

Attributes:
• Highly collaborative with strong communication skills.
• Innovative and creative: inspires and develops new approaches to addressing challenges and problems.
• Committed to diversity: establishes a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for diversity of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran.
• Committed to community: contributes to climate of civility, honesty, cooperation, professionalism and fairness.

Other information:

Suffolk University Law School has a strong national reputation in intellectual property law. Current programs include a concentration in IP law and a patent law specialization. Students can take courses that explore the numerous facets of IP law as well as participate in an IP Law Clinic that represents traditionally underserved clients. The school's part-time evening program has traditionally attracted students with engineering and life science backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in patent law. Many of these students work as technical specialists for Boston-area law firms and are engaged in patent work while they attend law school. Because of these curricular strengths, Suffolk Law has more patent law partners in Boston-area law firms than any other law school.

Suffolk at a Glance

Suffolk University is a private, comprehensive, urban university located in the heart of downtown Boston. Our college green is the Boston Common. We are steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus-Boston and Suffolk blend together.

Since 1906, Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional learning experience. Our vision is to be recognized as a dynamic institution that fosters engaged learning, rigorous scholarship, innovative thinking, and community collaboration across disciplines. We will ensure that Suffolk graduates are versatile and prepared for modern society and the new world market. We will provide rich curricula, experiential learning opportunities and professional mentoring through increased collaboration with alumni and community partners. We will recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who are passionately committed to preparing our students to be leaders in the global community. We will inspire investment in a Suffolk community that is built on ethical, forward-thinking leadership, teamwork, and cooperation.

Suffolk University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse community. We are actively seeking applicants from groups that might be under-represented because of race/color, gender, religion, real or perceived disability, and national origin or LBGTQ status.

See yourself here with our terrific benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
• Harvard Pilgrim medical/Delta Dental at low employee costs
• Retirement options including both Standard Retirement Plan (SRP) and Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity (VTDAP). The University contributes 9% to your SRP when employees contribute 5% after eligibility guidelines have been met.
• All employees and faculty members who are at least half-time are eligible for the tuition free course benefit in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Sawyer Business School. There are additional tuition benefits for spouses, domestic partners, and children.
• Generous time-off program. Vacation accrues monthly. Vacation for part-time employees is pro-rated based on the employees' regularly scheduled hours. Additional holidays are announced each year and are separate from the employee's vacation allowance.
• Pre-tax commuter benefit
• Discounted home and auto insurance

Suffolk University conducts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) checks relative to prior criminal convictions and pending cases, as well as Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks relative to prior sexual offenses committed as a contingent offer of employment for all positions. Suffolk University requires specific written authorization to conduct background checks. Failure to provide such authorization shall preclude candidates from being hired.

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Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Manager, I.P. – Education – College Park, Md.

September 14, 2017- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Educational, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

University of Maryland, College Park
Position Number: 123406
Title: Manager
Functional Title: Manager, Intellectual Property
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
Unit: VPR-Office of Technology Commercialization

Campus/College Information: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Manager, Intellectual Property is a registered patent practitioner primarily responsible for overseeing the voluminous and diverse portfolio of University of Maryland’s intellectual property from disclosure to patenting which requires constant follow-up. The Manager, Intellectual Property will interact with and advise inventors, OTC’s licensing staff, licensees, and outside counsel on patent strategy, conveying patent rules, IP policies (University System of Maryland and University of Maryland), and Bayh-Dole Act requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field.

Experience:
Three (3) years of patent prosecution experience. At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Strong consultative skills with the confidence and ability to enforce rules.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Ability to convey and apply patent rules, IP policies, and Bayh-Dole Act.
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
Computer literacy with standard word processing, MS Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint), email, Internet applications, and USPTO systems (EFS-Web, PAIR).

Preferences:

JD; Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, science, or related field preferred.
Two (2) years of experience managing an IP portfolio in an in-house setting (university, corporate, or government) preferred.
University experience preferred.
Admitted to and member in good standing of the Maryland bar, or eligible for admission within 1 yearof hire, is preferred.

Additional Certifications:
Registered and in good standing to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.

Additional Information:
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Must be registered and in good standing to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).

Posting Date: 09/12/2017
Open Until Filled: Yes
Best Consideration Date: 09/26/2017

Physical Demand:
Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment. Ability to deal with stress and conflict. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus.

Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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All interested applicants must apply online through ejobs.umd.edu(https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/54613 ).

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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: College Park, Maryland

Fellow / VAP – Education – Newark, N.J.

February 22, 2017- US - Northeast, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other

Seton Hall University Law School is looking for a one-year Fellow / VAP to help cover IP and cyberlaw courses and to assist in the administration of our Gibbons Institute of Law, Science & Technology. The subject matter in IP is somewhat flexible, but we will definitely need someone who can cover some Internet law courses and possibly other courses. The work with our Gibbons Institute will involve helping plan and execute IP-related programs for academia and the bench and bar. The Fellow / VAP will also have an opportunity to work on his or her own research and to participate in faculty colloquia and other research-related activities. At this time the position is only for one year, although renewal for an additional year might be possible. Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all employees. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, and they support its mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Professor, School of Law – Education – Akron, Ohio

February 16, 2017- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational

The University of Akron's School of Law invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Center for Intellectual Property Law & Technology, a tenure-track or tenured faculty position, with an anticipated start date of August 2017.

Responsibilities:
The Director of the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Technology is responsible for developing, articulating, and implementing a long-term vision for the Center that will achieve greater distinction for the University of Akron's School of Law. The Director, in coordination with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, is responsible for implementing the IP curriculum within the School of Law. The Director also manages and supervises the law schools' special IP degree and certificate programs, and may help propose and create additional new programs in intellectual property for attorneys and other professionals as appropriate. The Director is responsible for the management and coordination of all law school programming in the area of intellectual property law, including programs for both attorneys and academics.

The Director fosters and advances external relationships, including the law schools' ongoing international relationships with other universities, where those relate to intellectual property and technology. The Director also works with the law schools' Intellectual Property Advisory Council in advancing the intellectual property program. The Director serves as a faculty advisor to the Intellectual Property and Technology Law Association, a law student organization, oversees the advising related to the annual issue of the Akron Law Review devoted to intellectual property law, and also oversees the law schools' participation in intellectual property-related moot court competitions.

As a member of the law school faculty, the Director will engage in relevant scholarship, teach in the area of intellectual property law, and serve on administrative committees.

Required Qualifications:
Juris doctor or equivalent law degree with intellectual property law experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
A demonstrated record of successful scholarship and teaching and commitment to continue producing both at a high level; record of or potential for appropriate administrative leadership; entrepreneurial skills to advance the impact of the Center; ability to create and sustain a network of IP leaders; ability to articulate and implement long-term vision to achieve greater distinction for Akron Law's IP program.

The Committee is open to candidates in any area of IP, but experience and expertise in the areas of Copyright, Internet Law, Privacy, International IP, and Health Law are of particular interest.

Application deadline: Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Akron is an equal education and employment institution. It is the policy of this institution that there shall be no unlawful discrimination against any individual in employment or in its programs or activities at The University of Akron because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or status as a veteran. The University is also committed to the principles of affirmative action and acts in accordance with state and federal laws.

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For complete details and to apply visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs Job ID # 10009

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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Akron, Ohio

Patent Counsel (Physical Sciences) – Education – West Lafayette, Ind.

November 28, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

purdue The Purdue Research Foundation, Office of Technology Commercialization has an opening for a Patent Counsel with a focus on the Physical Sciences. The Patent Counsel will be responsible to: perform prompt and competent completion of analyses of intellectual property protection and strategies to enable timely technology transfer of Purdue intellectual property; work cooperatively with Purdue inventors and Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) licensing staff to evaluate technology-based innovations for appropriate intellectual property protection; draft patent applications and present applications to US Patent and Trademark Office and copyright registrations to US Copyright Office for the benefit of Purdue; prosecute patent applications with respect to all aspects of patent law, including preparing formal communications and responses to national patent offices, conducting examiner interviews and related prosecution activities for the benefit of Purdue; and engage and manage outside counsel on patent prosecution matters including coordinate, manage and account for budget expenditures associated with all assigned project-related activities.

Legal Research and Writing Professor – Education – Columbia, Mo.

November 21, 2016- US - Midwest, Emp - Educational

The University of Missouri School of Law invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, nine-month appointment in its Legal Research and Writing program for the 2017-2018 academic year.