Intellectual Property Officer

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Intellectual Property Officer
The candidate will work closely with licensing colleagues to ensure the appropriate protection of MIT’s intellectual assets and assist colleagues who disseminate MIT technology to companies through licensing and collaborative research agreements. Will manage responsibilities that include acting as relationship manager with patent law firms hired to prosecute MIT’s patents, working closely with inventors and technology licensing officers working in a wide range of technology areas to provide guidance on prosecution strategy, managing four administrative staff, and playing a key leadership role in developing and implementing strategies for improving the quality and value of MIT’s IP assets. A law degree and/or advanced degree (MSc, Ph.D.) is preferred. BS degree in science or engineering; registered patent agent (USPTO); extensive, up-to-date knowledge of patenting processes, rules, procedures, and practices surrounding U.S. and foreign patent prosecution; broad range of patent-related experience, including significant experience in invention evaluation, strategic patent portfolio management, and drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications; significant experience managing docketing, billing, budgets, etc., as part of a legal operation; excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills; diplomacy and collaborative approach to developing and maintaining effective working relationships; and experience managing teams and successfully leading and implementing change in a vibrant working environment. In-house experience in a university environment is a plus.

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