Intellectual Property Manager

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) supports the commercialization of university technology through technology licensing, the development of sponsored research agreements, and venture creation. We serve as business advisors to investigators at all ten schools of the university whose research has commercial potential. Our resources include intellectual property (IP) protection, technology analysis, marketing and licensing support, translational and venture funding support, physical space through our FastForward innovation hubs, and professional services such as mentorship, pro bono legal and accounting services, and educational programming.

We are seeking an Intellectual Property Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Intellectual Property Management, the IP Manager will identify and protect inventions resulting from university research. This role involves managing patent prosecution and disclosure-related tasks through interactions with faculty members, staff, students, and outside counsel.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews pre-analysis checklists and uses the information provided along with the other disclosure documents to prepare new disclosure summaries including conducting preliminary prior art analysis, if necessary, to identify patentable and commercially valuable subject matter.
• Evaluates inventions for intellectual property potential and works closely with IP counsel to file for appropriate IP protection, i.e., patent applications, copyrights, trademarks, etc.
• Works closely with internal staff and groups to generate IP landscapes for invention disclosures to identify market opportunities.
• Engages in outreach and education related to JHTV’s mission, intellectual property and technology transfer practices.
• Develops IP protection strategies for inventions retained by the university in consultation with licensing staff, inventors and IP counsel. Implements the strategies.
• Directs patent counsel in the preparation, filing and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications.
• Maintains a Computer Packages (CPI) docket for tracking filing obligations for their assigned portfolio.
• Provides oversight and management of the patent budget for assigned cases.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with industry IP managers, patent counsel and representatives at other academic institutions.
• Works with Safesforce and Inteum databases to review IP for encumbrances or other issues before marketing material is sent to potential licensees.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic understanding of intellectual property.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to converse on scientific and technical matters in various disciplines with investigators, outside counsel and nonscientific staff.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

• An advanced Degree in Science, Business or law is required.

• Candidate will have a working knowledge intellectual property management and patenting that is typically gained through a minimum of 1 year of related intellectual property management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident required due to Federal Export Controls.
• Registered Patent Agent strongly preferred.
• Additional experience beyond one year strongly preferred.

Classified Title: Technology Transfer Associate
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Intellectual Property Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: $73,300-$100,800-$128,300 Annually ($90,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F/8:30am-5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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