Assistant General Counsel Business Law Intellectual Property

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Assistant General Counsel, Business Law – Intellectual Property
The candidate will report to the Senior Associate General Counsel and Managing Attorney for Business Law and provide legal advice, counsel, and representation on intellectual property matters. Matters may include: patent, copyright, and trademark licensing; intellectual property litigation; research and development agreements involving a number of different industries and specializations; and technology commercialization. Draft and negotiate intellectual property licensing agreements including patent, copyright and trademark licenses. Advise clients regarding all aspects of trademark registration, maintenance, licensing and protection. Draft and negotiate confidentiality agreements and advise clients regarding trade secret protection and management. Review, draft, and advice clients regarding intellectual property litigation. Advise clients regarding technology and research and opportunities for commercialization. Draft, negotiate and advise clients regarding research and sponsored research agreements. Review proposed transactions, licenses, contracts and other agreements to assure compliance with federal and Texas law and applicable UT System Regents’ Rules and UT System policies. Assist clients in structuring licenses and intellectual property agreements within legal constraints, while achieving business needs. Conduct legal research and prepare written and oral legal opinions regarding intellectual property matters. Draft, interpret, review and advise clients regarding UT System Regents’ Rules and UT System policies involving intellectual property. Communicate effectively with clients and OGC leadership, attorneys and staff. Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association is needed. Admission to Texas Bar or, for out-of-state applicants licensed in another jurisdiction, the reasonable expectation of Admission without Examination within six months of hire date is essential. Should have 7+ years of experience as a licensed attorney, with a strong background in and principal focus on intellectual property. Experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising clients on intellectual property matters involving some of the following industries: medical, pharmaceutical, publishing, higher education, energy, and oil and gas, or branding/advertising/marketing is needed. Registration to practice before the USPTO is essential.

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