TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW in Fort Worth, Texas seeks to expand its top-ranked intellectual property law program by hiring a full-time faculty candidate with expertise in one or more areas of intellectual property practice for a contract, tenure-track, or tenured clinical position, with rank dependent on qualifications and experience. The responsibilities will include teaching in and providing supervision of clinics that support the work of the Center for Law and Intellectual Property (CLIP). CLIP affiliated clinics include the IP and Technology Law Clinic, which has both trademark and patent programs, and the Entrepreneurship Clinic.
Dean – Univ. of New Hampshire School of Law – Durham, N.H.
The University of New Hampshire invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the University of New Hampshire School of Law.
The only law school in New Hampshire, the UNH School of Law is a national leader in intellectual property law and practice-ready curricula with a commitment to inclusion, diversity and quality engagement for all. The School is ranked number five in intellectual property law and has been among the top ten IP law schools for 25 consecutive years. Overall, UNH Law jumped 55 positions in the US News rankings in the past three years – an unprecedented rise among law schools. UNH Law was founded as the Franklin Pierce Law Center in 1973 in the state capital of Concord. In 2010, the University of New Hampshire and Franklin Pierce agreed to affiliate and eventually merge, resulting in the UNH School of Law. More information about the School of Law may be found at www.law.unh.edu.
The University of New Hampshire School of Law is an intimate, innovative law school, committed to developing students who enjoy challenging dialogue from the first moments of orientation, embrace practice-based learning, and stand ready to join the ranks of alumni who are global leaders in intellectual property, general practice, public interest and social justice, and commerce and technology.
Throughout its history, UNH Law has been a global leader in innovative legal education. Students study in a close-knit, cooperative environment. The curriculum emphasizes an intensive, practice-based approach involving many opportunities for hands-on learning. With a highly productive and engaged full-time faculty of 28 and a student:faculty ratio of 12:1, the School of Law serves 253 students from 31 states and 11 countries across the globe, offering JD, LLM, and Masters degrees, certificates, dual degrees and joint degrees. The school has the third highest placement rate among New England law schools for graduates in non-school funded, bar-required positions. Approximately 97% of the Class of 2015 enrolls in a live-client clinic or completes a legal residency.
The UNH School of Law celebrates over 5,700 alumni currently practicing in over 80 countries who are providing global leadership in the areas of intellectual property, general practice, public policy, commerce and technology. International graduates from Afghanistan to Zambia comprise almost 15 percent of the alumni population, over half of whom practice in the East Asian countries of South Korea, Taiwan and China. Alumni from the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property have a distinctive presence in senior leadership positions in IP-centric markets in all major east and west coast population centers.
UNH Law features specialized programs that blend innovative legal scholarship, dynamic teaching and hands-on professional development:
- The Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property Law
- The Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership and Public Service
- The Daniel Webster Scholar Program
- The UNH Law Legal Residency Program
- The Sports and Entertainment Law Institute
- The Health Law and Policy Program
- The UNH Law Clinics
UNH 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.
Contact
Applications, nominations and inquiries may be directed in confidence to Lucy A. Leske or Sheila Murphy, the Witt/Kieffer consultants assisting UNH Law with this search, at UNHLawDean@wittkieffer.com. Electronic submissions are required and should include a letter of interest, current resume, and a list of at least five references with contact information. Application review will begin on September 15, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled.
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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Durham, New Hampshire
Assistant Clinical Professor of Law – University of Connecticut Law – Hartford, Conn.
The University of Connecticut School of Law is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Law for its Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic (“IP Law Clinic” or “Clinic”) located on the Law School campus in Hartford, Connecticut. This position affords a unique opportunity for an intellectual property lawyer who enjoys patent and trademark law and practice and wishes to share his or her wisdom and experience with students interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property.
This position provides a rare opportunity to teach, train and supervise law students representing real clients in an experiential learning program focusing on patent and trademark prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The position requires classroom instruction. The position further requires intensive individual or small group instruction and supervision of students handling patent client matters in a broad range of technical disciplines as well as trademark client matters. The Clinic was one of the six original law school clinics selected nationally to participate in the USPTO Law School Clinic Certification Program, under which law students are granted limited recognition to practice before that body under faculty supervision.
The UConn Law faculty includes leading scholars, experienced practitioners and internationally known experts in a wide range of fields. The school also draws dozens of adjunct faculty members from the judiciary, area corporations and non-profits, and private practice. A pioneer in the introduction of clinical training to legal education, UConn Law has more than a dozen other clinics, including an Asylum and Human Rights Clinic, a Low Income Taxpayers Clinic, criminal defense and prosecution clinics, and several other programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed attorney admitted to practice in Connecticut or the ability to obtain admission within one year of start date;
- Presently admitted to practice before the USPTO with a consistent and demonstrated level of trademark and patent prosecution experience throughout the past five years;
- Ability to qualify as a Patent Faculty Clinic Supervisor as well as a Trademark Faculty Clinic Supervisor pursuant to 37 CFR §11.16(c) effective June 27, 2016 (see: https://www.federalregister.
gov/articles/2016/05/27/2016- 12498/uspto-law-school-clinic- certification-program)
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience teaching in a clinical environment or in a classroom
- Enthusiasm for learning clinical pedagogy and applying it to an IP clinic
- Demonstrated willingness to keep abreast of legal developments and to continuously improve course content
- Demonstrated interest in community outreach and development of the IP clinic presence within the larger university environment
Appointment Terms
This is a full-time, 11-month non-tenure track position with a one-year initial appointment term, subject to the Law School Policy on Long Term Contracts for Non Tenure Track Faculty Teaching in Clinical Programs adopted pursuant to ABA Accreditation Standard 405(c). The anticipated start date is August 15, 2016. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Contact
To apply, visit https://academicjobsonline.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Assistant Director Intellectual Property – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – New York, N.Y.
The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking an Assistant Director Intellectual Property. The Assistant Director, Intellectual Property ('ADIP') for Mount Sinai's Innovation Partners team ('MSIP') is responsible for assisting the Director – Intellectual Property & Asset Development in developing and executing intricate and complex patent strategy decisions made regularly to pursue the School of Medicine's mission to deliver healing inventions and discoveries to the worldwide patient population. Working closely with the Faculty inventors, Business Development Directors, and outside counsel, the ADIP actively participates in and directs the evaluation of new technology disclosures; counsels stakeholders regarding the patentability of these technologies, the scope and content of any claims, and the science/data required to enhance the technology and secure patent protection.
A successful ADIP is expert at crafting complex patent claims and understanding the science and data required to enhance those claims. Manages competing priorities, sets/adheres to deadlines, facilitates productivity and quick turnaround and develops and supervises patent administration staff. The ADIP has primary responsibility for the patent-related data in Inteum (the system of record), patent files, and patent prosecution and maintenance processes and systems.
This position reports to: Director, Intellectual Property and Asset Development.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in directing the comprehensive evaluation(s) of incoming technology disclosures, and helps to determine the patentability of the technology and the scope of claims and geographic/market territories to pursue.
- Directs the day-to-day operations of the patent administration function – sets goals, supervises performance, garners resources, removes barriers and contributes to the growth and professional development of the staff.
- Conducts prior art searches, freedom to operate searches, and other relevant patent diligence activities and analyzes results. Prepares summaries for purposes of technology review assessments.
- Participates in weekly MSIP decision meetings and prepares draft claim sets to facilitate evaluation of the commercial potential of technologies and paths to market.
- Assists in the patent strategy development process for classes of intellectual property assets, including tangible research materials, diagnostics and devices.
- Works with Business Development Directors on patent prosecution matters and evaluating recommendations of outside counsel.
- Provides instruction to outside law firms as necessary to facilitate allowance of patent claims and reduce costs.
- Reviews and approves the engagement of and payment to outside patent counsel.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
Education:
- Law Degree (J.D.); board admission in good standing in either New York or New Jersey
- Master of Science; Ph.D. (preferred)
Experience:
- 10 years technology transfer or other intellectual property experience and/or law firm experience in patent prosecution
- U.S. Registered Patent Attorney/Agent
- Highly organized with demonstrated ability to establish appropriate priorities.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
- Flexibility and ability to manage numerous tasks concurrently and ability to act cooperatively with many individuals.
- Detail oriented and ability to perform with accuracy.
- Positive, energetic, team-oriented with a professional outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Customer Service
- Attention-to-Detail
- Goal Orientation
- Initiative
- Innovation
- Ownership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Influence and Persuasion
- Time Management
Do you share our dedication to extraordinary service and have what it takes to wear the badge? Apply now!
Who We Are
Over 35,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.
Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai Roosevelt, Mount Sinai St. Luke's, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to the tenets of diversity and workforce that are strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences. We offer our employees a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, a 403(b) retirement plan, and much more.
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/
Contact
Apply online via this link: http://careers.mountsinai.org/find-your-place/position/assistant-director-intellectual-property.
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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: New York, New York
Patent Attorney – Purdue Research Foundation – West Lafayette, Ind.
The Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology Commercialization has an opening for a Patent Attorney with a Life Sciences focus. The Patent Attorney will:
- Perform prompt and competent completion of analyses of intellectual property protection and strategies to enable timely technology transfer of Purdue University intellectual property.
- Work cooperatively with Purdue inventors and OTC licensing staff to evaluate technology-based innovations for appropriate intellectual property protection.
- Draft patent and trademark applications and present the applications to US Patent and Trademark Office and copyright registrations to US Copyright Office for the benefit of Purdue University.
- Prosecute patent and trademark applications with respect to all aspects of patent and trademark law, including preparing formal communications and responses to national patent and trademark offices, conducting examiner interviews and related prosecution activities for the benefit of Purdue University.
- Engage and manage outside counsel on patent and trademark prosecution matters including coordinate, manage and account for budget expenditures associated with all assigned project-related activities.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree.
- Advanced degree in a life sciences-related field required; PhD preferred. *Related experience may substitute for PhD.
- Patent practice experience in life sciences (such as biology, bio-medical, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals).
- A minimum of three years of direct patent drafting and prosecution experience before US Patent and Trademark Office.
- Registered with US Patent and Trademark Office.
- Member of Indiana or a reciprocating state Bar with good standing.
- Strong working knowledge of intellectual property transactions including licensing.
- Knowledge of technology transfer within industry and/or academia.
- Strong diplomatic skills.
- Legal contract comprehension and hands-on patent prosecution experience.
- Commitment to higher education and the values of scientific research and discovery for societal benefit.
Contact
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources at humanresources@prf.org. View the full posting online at http://prf.org/career. A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position. Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Intellectual Property Officer – University of Maryland Baltimore – Baltimore, Md.
The Office of Research and Development at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking an Intellectual Property Officer to join the Technology Transfer team. The Intellectual Property Officer maintains and grows the University’s intellectual property portfolio, with particular emphasis on patent application preparation and prosecution to obtain patents for inventions and discoveries that have potential market value. The position evaluates scientific invention disclosures and conducts research, analysis and documentation of related patents, and writes patent applications. The IP Officer functions as part of interdisciplinary team that assures the University optimizes and protects its intellectual property assets. Fosters and promotes relationships between faculty researchers and Technology Commercialization.
Essential Functions
- Prepares and drafts patent applications, including detailed descriptions of the technology, for submission in compliance with U.S. patent law. Evaluates invention disclosures and advises management for patentability and/or commercial viability.
- Collaboratively interacts with University researchers to obtain new invention disclosures, draft patent applications, and provide general education in the patent process.
- Advance patents through federal agency's examination process to ensure approval. Research reasons for rejection if application is denied. Work with internal departments to make changes necessary to receive patents.
- Researches and documents scientific and patent law rationale for UMB inventions. Keeps abreast of policy and practice changes, and implements changes as necessary.
- Interfaces with technology offices at the University and corporate research partners.
- Perform other related duties as assigned such as assisting attorneys with patent license negotiations.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in a Life Science or Engineering field, OR Bachelor’s degree in a Life Science or Engineering field AND a degree in law (JD).
Experience:
- Two years’ experience working with patent law and intellectual property, preferably in engineering or life science fields.
Preferred:
- Registration with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) strongly preferred. Education and experience in chemistry preferred.
Other:
- Financial disclosure is required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of moderately complex project science to meet the agreement needs of the University and third-party sponsors. Knowledge of relevant federal, state, local and relevant campus laws, regulations and programs/policies. Able to perform position in compliance with all requirements, regulations, and laws. Knowledge of new technologies; ability to recognize emerging trends. Ability to apply knowledge broadly; uses specialized knowledge and communications skills to simplify the complex.
- Ability to maintain high standards with the work being performed and maintain awareness with trends and influences. Assumes personal responsibility for all outcomes; makes effective and timely decisions; and learns how to effectively use technology.
- Strategic and analytical reasoning skills with ability to apply sound judgment in solving problems. Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects and meet deadlines. Skill in continuously seeking improvement in the quality of services and processes. Ability to develop new perspectives and make reasoned arguments for an alternative course of action. Skill in proposing changes with diplomacy and tact; shows respect for the work and opinions of others.
- Excellent oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Makes effective use of questions; uses communication skill to achieve credibility. Interprets and understands written information and is able to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrates professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others. Capable of interacting pleasantly and positively with other to meet customer expectations, and provide follow up with customers.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience
If accommodations are needed for a disability, please contact Staffing & Career Services at 410-706-7171, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm EST. Maryland Relay can be accessed by dialing 711 (in-state) or 1-800-735-2258.
Contact
To apply, please visit this link: https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600006A&lang=en.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Sr. Associate Director of Intellectual Property – Harvard – Cambridge, Mass.
Harvard is seeking a Sr. Associate Director of Intellectual Property to work in its Office of the President and Provost.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assess the patentability of new inventions disclosed by Wyss faculty and Wyss research staff. Develop and implement innovative, novel strategies to patent and protect Wyss technologies and inventions. Obtain and maintain intellectual property protection through external counsel, as appropriate. Work and communicate effectively with a broad range of constituents including Wyss faculty, members of the Wyss Advanced Technology Team, members of the Wyss Business development Team, Wyss administration, external patent counsel and industry patent counsel and other representatives of industry and government. Conduct due diligence on the I.P. of potential industrial partners and licensees, as appropriate. Assist in the development and implementation of effective strategies to commercialize the intellectual property assets of the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, as appropriate, to meet strategic program objectives. Prepare and deliver reports and presentations as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have appropriate scientific and technical training and J.D., with a concentration in patent law. 8-12 years of experience in intellectual property management at a senior level, with advanced knowledge of current patent and licensing law and practices. Evidence of high creativity, energy and integrity as well as thoughtful judgment and decision-making. Accustomed to working in a complex environment with multiple constituencies and requiring team cooperation. Evidence of ability to establish credibility with inventors, with demonstrated maturity and sensitivity to the diverse needs of scientists, administrators, licensees and other stakeholders. Proven ability to meet deadlines on a consistent basis, coupled with outstanding administrative and organizational skills. Demonstrated leadership skills, executive demeanor and "presence". Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Additional Information:
The Senior Associate Director of Intellectual Property will assist in the management of the Wyss portfolio, including inventions relating to life science, engineering, computer science and other inventions in various stages of development, disclosure and patent prosecution. In this position, the Senior Associate Director will work with the Wyss team in the development and execution of an overall strategy for coordinating, managing and overseeing the intellectual property (IP) assets of the Wyss Institute at Harvard University. The person will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of innovative strategies to protect the Wyss’s IP assets, and providing ongoing service and education to Wyss faculty and staff on issues relating to the protection of intellectual property.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Identity
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact
For full details and to apply, visit this link: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=38316BR.
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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Law) – University of Hawai`i at Manoa – Honolulu, Hi.
The University of Hawai`i at Manoa is seeking to hire an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Law). Full Details:
Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Law)
Position Number: 0083879
Hiring Unit: William S. Richardson School of Law
Location: University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Date Posted: September 25, 2015
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins October 19, 2015
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General Funds
Other Conditions: To begin academic year 2016-2017, or when selected candidate is available
Duties and Responsibilities
We encourage applications from persons interested in teaching, with particular attention to intellectual property.
Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications
J.D. degree or equivalent and the demonstration or promise of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community service.
Associate Professor Minimum Qualifications
Same as Assistant, plus 5 years experience at Assistant level or equivalent with record of significant scholarly achievement.
Professor Minimum Qualifications
Same as Associate, plus 3 years experience at Associate level or equivalent with evidence of a mature level of performance and achievement as a teacher and scholar that places the faculty member at the forefront of the related field.
Desirable Qualifications
Hawai`i is a culturally rich and diverse community. We encourage applicants from minority group members, women and others whose interest will contribute to diversity in the faculty. Applications from both experienced teachers and those new to teaching are welcome.
Contact
Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, names, contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references, resume and transcripts. Copies of transcripts are acceptable, but original transcripts will be required at time of hire. Electronic submissions to: lssearch@hawaii.edu (preferred).
William S. Richardson School of Law
Attn: Ja Yun Lee, Administrative Officer
2515 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Inquiries: Ja Yun Lee, Administrative Officer; 808-956-7545; lawadao@hawaii.edu
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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Honolulu, Hawai`i
Research Assistant/Project Intern – University – Houston, Texas (Updated)
The Baylor College of Medicine Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy plans to hire two part–time Research Assistants (8 hours per week) to assist with a one-year NIH-funded research project that will assess the impact of recent U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence on patenting strategies in genomic innovation. The work can be done remotely and will not require relocation.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
•Analyze prosecution histories and assess the evolution for the scope of patent claims
•Complete 400 hours of analytical work on a part-time basis
Qualifications:
•Must have passed the patent registration exam
•Must be registered to practice before the USPTO by date of hire
•Preferred experience as a patent agent or patent examiner
•Preferred background in genomics
•Capable of multi-tasking effectively, prioritizing complex deliverables, and working independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
•Candidate should be extremely dependable and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Contact
Interested persons should apply by sending the following materials to Christi Guerrini at guerrini@bcm.edu: (1) a cover letter stating interest in the position and detailing relevant experience; (2) contact information for two references; (3) a resume; and (4) a law school transcript, or if the applicant is not a law student or graduate, a transcript from the most recent undergraduate or graduate program attended by the applicant. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until both positions are filled.
For more information about Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, visit our website at www.bcm.edu/ethics
Law students and recent graduates are especially encouraged to apply
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Houston, Texas
Senior IP Officer – University of Maryland – Baltimore, Md.
The Office of Research and Development at the University of Maryland has an opening for a Senior Intellectual Property Officer in the Office of Technology Transfer to function as a senior member of an interdisciplinary team that assures the University optimizes and protects its intellectual property assets. The Senior IP Officer will manage the University’s intellectual property portfolio, with particular emphasis on securing and protecting patents for inventions and discoveries that have potential market value. This position evaluates scientific invention disclosures, conducts research, analysis and documentation of related patents, and writes patent applications. The ideal candidate will foster and promote relationships between faculty researchers and Technology Commercialization.
Essential Functions
- Manage the University’s patent portfolio; including preparing patent applications in compliance with U.S. patent law. Keeps abreast of policy and practice changes.
- Evaluate invention disclosures for patentability and/or commercial viability.
- Review disclosures with inventors. Resolves inventorship issues.
- Research and document scientific and patent law rationale for the University of Maryland Baltimore’s inventions.
- Interface with the University of Maryland Baltimore and the technology offices at university and corporate research partners. Works with faculty and staff in order to educate them on ways to protect intellectual property.
- Work as a liaison for medical device and software based projects.
- Investigate and implement new strategies to bring device based technologies to market.
- Identify processes and recommend improvements.
Contact
Apply online by visiting this link (which has full description and requirements): https://www.healthcaresource.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Assistant Clinical Professor of Law – University of Connecticut – Hartford, Conn.
The University of Connecticut School of Law is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Law for its Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Law Clinic (“IP Law Clinic” or “Clinic”). This position affords a unique opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys patent law and practice and wishes to share his or her wisdom and experience with students interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property. It combines in one place the opportunity to practice in what is in effect a boutique intellectual property law firm, train and mentor law students, and engage in the legal representation of start-ups, small businesses and individuals in patent matters before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”).
Intellectual property is one of the most dynamic areas of law and practice, and many of UConn Law School’s most promising students are thus drawn to the IP Law Clinic. This position provides a rare opportunity to be part of an experiential learning process that prepares students for jobs in intellectual property law upon graduation. The Clinic was one of the six original law school clinics selected nationally to participate in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's law student practice program, under which law students are granted limited recognition to practice before that body under faculty supervision. Thus, for the right candidate, this is an opportunity to be part of an exciting approach to legal education and practice before the USPTO.
The position is at the Law School campus in Hartford and/or Clinic location in East Hartford. It is a half-time, non-tenured position that is renewable yearly. Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience.
Contact
Please view the job posting at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4080 for information on qualifications as well as instructions for submitting an application.
Potential candidates with questions are encouraged to contact Joseph DeGirolamo, Director of the IP Law Clinic at joseph.degirolamo@uconn.edu or at (860) 728-2110.
The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
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Employer Type: Education
Job Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Innovation Practice Center Executive Director/Intellectual Property Faculty – University of Akron – Akron, Ohio
The 
Innovation Practice Center Executive Director/Intellectual Property Faculty hire will be hired within the University of Akron School of Law. This is either a tenure track or tenured position depending upon the candidate’s qualifications. The secondary appointment for the incumbent will most likely be within the College of Business Administration but may be within the College of Engineering. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Duties:
This is a key leadership position in connection with the creation of an Innovation Practice Center (IPC) at The University of Akron. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination and operation of all aspects of the IPC.
In coordination with the School of Law Dean, School of Law, College of Business Administration and other University faculty and IPC faculty the incumbent will engage in relevant scholarship on the innovation process, teach courses in the general area of the relationship of intellectual property, innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization, and provide appropriate service to the university community. For each of the first two years, the incumbent will teach a 50% course load within the area of hire, that is, the teaching load for the incumbent will be 50% of the normal teaching load for similarly situated professors within the School of Law, assist in the development of additional course material for students and faculty, serve on Master’s and Doctoral review committees, and work collaboratively with other University of Akron faculty to help faculty understand and utilize the University of Akron innovation process. Depending on level of funding and research, this 50% course load could continue beyond the first two years.
The incumbent, in coordination with the relevant deans and faculty, will work with multi-disciplinary teams of students from the School of Law, College of Engineering, Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, and College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering to facilitate the protection and commercialization of new technologies developed by university inventors and entrepreneurs and to promote sound public policies. The incumbent will assist in the development of new, interdisciplinary courses relating to the innovation process and in the creation of new degrees and/or certificate programs in the area of innovation. The incumbent will help identify sources of outside funding and, working with university personnel, seek grants, gifts, and other funding opportunities for continual support of IPC activities. The incumbent, with other IPC faculty, will identify potential members of an advisory council and work with such council in achieving the vision and mission of the IPC.
Required Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess a terminal academic degree in law and a degree in a business-related field or engineering (as relevant). The candidate’s education and experience in business or engineering must be sufficient to obtain a secondary appointment in the College of Business Administration or College of Engineering, respectively. The candidate must have significant experience in the area of intellectual property law, business creation, or company start-up. The incumbent will work closely with other IPC faculty and must be a team builder.
Preferred Qualifications:
It is preferred that the candidate have experience starting a company, capitalizing a company, successfully running a company, and successfully exiting a company. It is also preferred that the candidate have a good understanding of the innovation process, pathways to commercialization, potential roadblocks, and pitfalls.
The anticipated start date is August 25, 2014, for a nine-month appointment.
Contact:
For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs. Job ID# 8036. When submitting the online application (link listed above) please be prepared to attach a resume, cover letter and list of references.
The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.
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Employer Type: Educational
Job Location: Akron, Ohio
Patent Attorney – Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory – Laurel, Md.
The Johns Hopkins Unviersity Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking an experienced patent attorney for an Assistant General Counsel position in the Office of Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel will be a member of the legal team in the Office of Counsel, and will work closely with other Office of Counsel Staff and other business functions in the organization to provide legal advice to management and staff on all aspects of intellectual property, including inventions, patents, copyrights, licensing, IP-related government contract issues, and other business issues integral to the organization's operations. Reporting to a Deputy General Counsel, duties will include proactively providing legal advice related to invention evaluation, domestic and foreign patent application preparation and prosecution, management of outside counsel, license review, drafting, and negotiation, IP-related government contract review and negotiation, copyright review and transfers, nondisclosure agreement review and negotiation, representing the organization before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent offices, interpretation of laws and regulations, problem resolution, representing the organization to outside entities, delivering critical communications and training, and developing policies and procedures.
Requirements:
JD from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in one or more jurisdictions and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Minimum 2-5 years of experience as an engineer. Minimum 5 years of legal experience preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, preferably in electrical/physics-related and/or computer/software-related arts, and providing patentability, validity, and infringement assessments, with a law firm, federal agency, or corporation.
Substantive knowledge of IP related laws and regulations, both domestic and international; preparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications and provision of patentability, validity, and infringement assessments. Prior experience with licensing and government contracting, especially with IP-related issues, knowledge of copyright law, and/or experience with IP-related litigation is desired.
Strong research, written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate difficult legal principles into practical business solutions; strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities among a wide variety of projects; demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player; ability to work closely with a wide variety of staff of diverse backgrounds and levels, including all levels of management and technical staff both within the organization and in government agencies; sound judgment, professional demeanor, good work ethic, and business acumen.
Applicant selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.
Contact:
Respond to job posting 05208 at http://www.jhuapl.edu/.
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Employer Type: Educational Institution
Job Location: Laurel, Maryland
Patent Law Professor – Univ. of New Hampshire School of Law – Concord, N.H.
The University of New Hampshire School of Law’s (UNH Law) Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property 
is seeking to hire a full-time professor of patent prosecution practice. UNH Law offers the most extensive selection of intellectual property courses in the country, exposing students to a wide range of cutting-edge intellectual property issues. As a pioneer in integrating intellectual property studies into legal education, UNH Law offers students the practical experience needed to handle innovation in today's complex environment.
UNH Law’s unique patent prosecution program is a crown jewel of its intellectual property education program. UNH Law is seeking a full-time professor to teach and direct its patent prosecution program. The person who is hired for this position must be able to teach and continue to develop a program of instruction that provides students with the skills needed to prosecute patent applications, including claims drafting and patent application preparation and procedures. The course includes a weekly lecture component that is given by the patent prosecution professor and small sections with practicing patent attorneys that are managed by the patent prosecution professor. By the end of this two-semester program, students will have drafted a complete patent specification and claims, responded to various USPTO Office Actions, and learned to prepare additional documents for filing with the USPTO.
The position may also entail teaching a smaller capstone patent prosecution practice class or, subject to curricular needs and the interest of the successful applicant, a class outside the patent prosecution program. The position may be structured to accommodate individuals interested in combining teaching responsibilities with an ongoing law practice or other professional obligation.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must hold an advanced degree in law (J.D.), be registered as a patent attorney with the USPTO, have considerable experience prosecuting patents, and have familiarity with the America Invents Act of 2011. Prior teaching experience is desirable, but not required.
Contact:
The University of New Hampshire School of Law is strongly committed to diversifying its community and we welcome expressions of interest from, or nominations of, professors who contribute to that diversity. The University of New Hampshire School of Law is an equal opportunity campus and encourages any candidates who will contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and service.
Review of candidates will begin upon receipt. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and a resume listing references to:
Susan Richey
Professor of Law
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property
Two White Street
Concord, NH 03301
E-mail: susan.richey@law.unh.edu
Tel. (603) 228-1541, ext. 1115
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Employer Type: Educational
Job Location: Concord, New Hampshire
Director of Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic – Notre Dame Law School – Notre Dame, Ind.
The Notre Dame Law School invites applications for the position of Director of its new Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship Clinic. The position will begin for the 2011-2012 academic year.
When it is fully implemented, the Clinic will provide students opportunities to work as lawyers to meet the intellectual property and entrepreneurship-related needs of the Clinic’s clients. The Clinic will have a transactional focus and particularly will assist clients with, among other matters, entity formation, licensing and/or freedom to operate agreements, trademark counseling and prosecution, and patent preparation and prosecution. Specific client matters will be determined by the Clinic Director, although decisions about the overall direction of the Clinic’s work will be made in consultation with the Dean and other law school faculty members.
As with other clinics at the Notre Dame Law School, students enrolled in the Clinic (typically not more than 8 students at a time) will spend an entire semester (approximately 14 weeks) enrolled with the clinic for law school credit.
Duties of the Director of the Clinic will include:
· Developing the clinic’s operating plan;
· Directly supervising law students;
· Identifying and developing clients;
· Managing all projects and clients;
· Developing the curriculum;
· Teaching the clinical offering during both semesters of each academic year
· Collaborating with clinical and other faculty at the Law School;
· Attending conferences and interacting with faculty at other institutions;
· Assisting in the development of additional resources;
· Acting as liaison with the public and the Law School community.
The initial appointment as Director of the Clinic will be for a 3 year term, during which the successful candidate will be expected to design and implement the clinical program and work with the Dean to secure permanent funding for the position. The initial Director may then be considered for a position with the same clinical faculty status as all other law school clinicians.
We seek candidates with the following qualifications:
· Distinguished relevant experience, particularly extensive transactional experience. We
expect the successful candidate to have at least 7 years experience as a lawyer, though
slightly less experience may suffice in exceptional circumstances;
· Experience and ability to direct large projects;
· Ability to work in a self-directed and entrepreneurial environment;
· Excellent writing and analytic skills;
· Demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching (or the supervision of law students) or
demonstrated potential for such excellence in teaching or supervision;
· An academic record that demonstrates the capacity to be an active participant in the Law
School’s academic community, and in the national intellectual property and clinicaleducation
communities; and
· Membership in the Indiana State Bar, or a willingness to take the necessary steps to
become admitted in Indiana within one year of the commencement of employment.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter
and resume. Electronic submission is preferred.
Contact:
Mark McKenna
Chair of IP/Entrepreneurship Clinic Committee
Notre Dame Law School
P.O. Box 780
Notre Dame, IN 46556
markmckenna@nd.edu
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Employer Type: Educational
Job Location: Notre Dame, Indiana
Director of the Juelsgaard Intellectual Property and Innovation Clinic – Stanford Law School – Stanford, Calif.
Stanford Law School 
invites applications for the position of Director of its soon-to-be-launched Juelsgaard Intellectual Property and Innovation Clinic (“Juelsgaard Clinic”). The appointment will begin for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Once it is up and running, the Juelsgaard Clinic will be one of ten clinical programs making up the Mills Legal Clinic at Stanford Law School (the Juelsgaard Clinic is the successor to the Law School’s acclaimed Cyberlaw Clinic). It will provide students opportunities to work as lawyers, on behalf of the clinic’s clients, in advocating that intellectual property law and regulatory policy be developed in manners that are keenly sensitive to the goals of promoting innovation and creativity. The clinic will also work together with various Stanford Law School centers and technology and innovation leaders in Silicon Valley.
Working under the close supervision of the Director and a Clinical Teaching Fellow, the Juelsgaard Clinic will engage students in using numerous tools, on behalf of the Clinic’s clients, to advocate for sound policies that stimulate the types of innovation that have been, and will continue to be, the engines through which the lives and welfare of the world’s inhabitants are improved.
We anticipate that the Clinic’s work will focus on representing the interests of its clients (primarily non-governmental organizations) in a wide array of subject areas involving the promotion of vital innovation, including:
· Biotechnology;
· Information technology;
· Pharmaceuticals;
· Clean technology; and
· Innovations in the creation and distribution of information.
The particular matters to be handled by the Juelsgaard Clinic will be determined by the Clinic Director, although decisions about the overall direction of the Juelsgaard Clinic’s work will be made in consultation with the Law School’s Director of Clinical Education and several other faculty members.
The vehicles the Juelsgaard Clinic will use to promote its clients’ interests will vary in accordance with the context. We anticipate they will include:
· Drafting and distribution of White Papers on key issues relating to the impact of policies on the promotion of innovation;
· Filing Amicus Curiae briefs on behalf of clients in key cases;
· Drafting legislation and proposed regulations;
· Commenting and testifying on proposed bills and regulations; and
· Promulgating “best practices” that universities and other institutions can use to promote innovation among the members of their communities.
As with other Clinics at Stanford Law School, students enrolled in the Juelsgaard Clinic (typically 8-10 students) will spend an entire quarter (approximately 12 weeks) devoted entirely to the work of the Clinic on a full-time basis (i.e., enrolled in no other classes). This model is quite unique among law school clinics. At the end of the quarter, students generally transfer responsibility on open matters to other students, but may (at the director’s discretion) retain some continuing duties with respect to particular matters as Advanced Clinic students, depending on the circumstances. Each individual clinic works with a set of full-time students during two quarters each year.
Duties of the Director of the Juelsgaard Clinic include:
· Developing the clinic’s operating plan;
· Directly supervising Stanford law students;
· Identifying and developing clients;
· Managing all projects and clients;
· Developing the curriculum;
· Supervising and collaborating with the Clinical Teaching Fellow and staff;
· Teaching the clinical seminar during the two quarters each academic year that the clinic is working with sets of new students;
· Collaborating with clinical and other faculty at the Law School;
· Attending conferences and interacting with faculty at other institutions;
· Assisting in the development of additional resources;
· Participating in faculty governance at the Law School (depending on the status of the appointment, as discussed below); and
· Acting as liaison with the public and the Law School community.
The appointment as Director of the Juelsgaard Clinic will be accompanied, depending on experience, by either (a) a professorial appointment to the clinical faculty, or (b) an appointment for a three-year term as a Lecturer, with the anticipation that the Director will be evaluated for possible appointment to the clinical faculty in his or her third year at the Law School.
We seek candidates with the following qualifications:
· Distinguished practice experience for at least ten years as a lawyer in areas relating to intellectual property and innovation (although slightly less experience may suffice in exceptional circumstances);
· Demonstrated excellence in clinical teaching (or the supervision of law students) or demonstrated potential for such excellence in teaching or supervision;
· Strong commitment to clinical education;
· An academic record that demonstrates the capacity to be an active participant in the Law School’s academic community, the national intellectual property and clinical-education communities;
· Membership in the California State Bar, or a willingness to take the examination necessary for admission within one year of the commencement of employment;
· Excellent writing and analytic skills;
· Experience and ability to direct large projects;
· Ability to work in a self-directed and entrepreneurial environment; and
· A track record of working well in a collegial environment.
Contact:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume (with at least three references) by mail or e-mail to: Professor Lawrence Marshall, Associate Dean for Clinical Education, Stanford Law School, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, CA 94305. Email: lmarshall@stanford.edu.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity.
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Employer Type: Educational
Job Location: Stanford, California
Associate University Counsel – University of Illinois – Chicago, Ill.
The Office of University Counsel at the University of Illinois is seeking an intellectual property attorney to serve as Associate University Counsel at its Chicago campus. The person filling this position is expected to be immediately available and capable of providing advice on legal issues in the IP area in the academic setting, including licensing of patents and other intellectual property, technology transfer, trademarks and copyrights, and information technology, as well as supervising its outside patent and trademark counsel.
Under the supervision of the Campus Legal Counsel, the Associate University Counsel will work closely with the Office of Technology Management as well as the Library and other units across campus that seek advice in this area. A significant emphasis of the position will be providing advice on, reviewing and negotiating licenses of University intellectual property, particularly patents and other technology. However, a broad range of intellectual property experience is necessary.
Applicants must be admitted or eligible for immediate admission to the Illinois Bar. At least five years of legal practice and experience in the areas described above and in an academic setting are preferred. A hard science background is beneficial. Salary is negotiable within the range of $85,000-$110,000 depending upon qualifications.
Contact:
For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references by August 5, 2010, at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.
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Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Patent Associate – Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Ore.
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), a nationally recognized academic health center, provides an clinical services, education and research opportunities. We are currently seeking a patent associate for our office of Technology Transfer & Business Development (TTBD).
Contact:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com. Refer to job posting IRC30107.
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Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Patent Counsel – Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Ore.
Oregon Health & Science University is seeking an in-house patent counsel for its office of Technology Transfer & Business Development (TTBD).
Contact:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.ohsujobs.com. Refer to job posting IRC29451.
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Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Portland, Oregon
Tenure-track/Tenured Faculty – University of Utah Law – Salt Lake City, Utah
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty at the rank of either associate or full professor to begin 2010-2011. Qualifications for all positions include a record of excellence in academics, successful teaching experience or potential, and strong scholarly distinction or promise. The College is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to new programs in intellectual property, but talented applicants in all areas will be given serious consideration.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.
Contact:
Note: Due to a server switch, the email address facultyrecruitment@law.utah.edu was not functioning correctly for a few days in August. We sincerely apologize for this error. As of today, August 14th, the email address is once again fully functional. We encourage interested applicants to send their materials to us at that email address, particularly those who sent, or attempted to send, materials in the past two weeks, so that we can be sure that we received them.
Interested persons should send resume, references, and subject area preferences to Chair, Faculty Recruitment Committee, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, 332 South 1400 East Room 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0730, facultyrecruitment@law.utah.
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Employer Type: Education Institution
Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah