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Full Time
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Troy, NY
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3/13/23

 

Intellectual Property Manager

Who we are
Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world's fastest supercomputers. 
Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, three astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of practice advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on covering global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To lgain more, please visit .
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Job Summary
The Intellectual Property (IP) Manager manages the protection operations of Rensselaer's intellectual property and is responsible for receiving, processing and managing new invention disclosures; determining patentcapability of inventions; preparing, filing and monitoring appropriate patent applications in coordination with outside patent counsel; and supporting the licensing efforts within the Office of Intellectual Property Optimization (IPO).

Minimum Qualifications
   » Bachelor's degree in a field of engineering or science
   » Registration as Patent Agent/attorney with a minimum of five years' practice in the transactional and patent opinion/analysis, patent preparation and prosecution practice, and interaction with external counsel.
candidates must meet stated minimum education and practice requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
   » Master's degree preferred in a field of engineering or science
   » practice in the licensing of technology
   » practice in the management of intellectual property databases

 

Minimum Knowledge, expertise, and Abilities
   » Working knowledge of intellectual property and technology commercialization
   » Demonstrated knowledge of the patent and licensing processes
   » Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
   » capability to analyze and interpret data
   » capability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
   » Excellent interpersonal and organizational expertise
   » capability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
   » capability to work independently or as part of a team
   » capability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
   » Demonstrated problem solving and project management expertise
   » Demonstrated capability to work independently with minimal supervision
   » Excellent oral and written expertise

Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
   » Knowledge of Export Control Law.

Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday

TravelLocal travel between campus locations only

Application instructions
 
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter
If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu 
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

COVID-19 Pandemic Protocols
Rensselaer requires all faculty and staff to be vaccinated (and boosted when eligible) against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be evaluated on a case by case basis. For more information, please see 

 
 
 

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