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MIT Lincoln Laboratory Patent Manager in Lexington, Massachusetts
Job Description
The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) facilitates and oversees technology transfer to government and industry, fosters collaborative research with the private sector, and manages the Laboratory’s Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio. In order to support the creation of increased transfer opportunities in complex federal and private-sector landscapes, the Laboratory is seeking a Patent Manager to work under the mentorship and guidance of members of the Technology Tranfer Office (TTO). This position will be joining the Intellectual Property (IP) team to facilitate the protection of Lincoln Laboratory’s innovative technology assets, which serve as the foundation for technology transfers ranging from commercial licenses, collaborative research agreements, transfers for government use, open-source releases, and more.
Job Summary
The Patent Manager will be responsible for technology evaluations, managing patent filing and prosecution by outside legal counsel, reviewing protection strategies for patented and patent-pending technologies as well as for software and other technology assets and monitoring patent-related expenditures for budget compliance. Will work closely with inventors and administrators, outside patent counsel, technology managers and licensing officers to oversee and manage the Laboratory’s patent portfolio; together with the technology management team, providing guidance to inventors during patent filing and prosecution; managing the patent docket to ensure timely responses to patent-deadlines; overseeing the financial management of the patent portfolio by monitoring patent invoicing and reimbursement.
Requirements
A patent attorney (JD) or patent agent is required.
Bachelor’s Degree in a biological science, physical science, or engineering with a broad technical knowledge base and three (3) years of experience in technology transfer. A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. An advanced degree in law, business, engineering, or science, preferred
A background in marketing, sales, licensing, negotiating, and/or business development, and significant record of successful technology transfer in areas of physical science, engineering, software, and devices
Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to intellectual properties within a research university setting
Advanced knowledge of U.S. patent, copyright, and contract law
Experience managing a patent portfolio
Experience reviewing patent invoices
Knowledge of current trends in university/industry technology transfer
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast faced dynamic environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality in open work environment
Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Education may not be substituted for the experience requirement
Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently within an administrative office
3-5 years experience
U.S. citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
The following skills or attributes are highly desired:
Experience/knowledge of Bayh-Dole Act
Reporting requirements for federally-funded inventions and patents
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
MIT-funded pension
Matching 401K
Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
Mentorship programs
A range of work-life balance options
... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits) for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits/additional) .
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
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