Role OverviewThe Senior Patent Specialist supports the Office of Technology Development (OTD) by managing the institution's intellectual property strategy. This position oversees legal invoice review, contract workflows, and prepares portfolio summaries to support commercialization efforts.
What You Will Do
Leads coordination to initiate new patent filings, oversees legal invoice review, investigates and resolves billing discrepancies, and monitors budget impacts of prosecution decisions.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Requires 5 years of experience in patent prosecution support, IP portfolio management, or a comparable role, with strong skills in legal invoice review, budgeting, or financial reconciliation related to IP services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies, Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5 years of experience in patent prosecution support, IP portfolio management, or a comparable role
- Strong skills in legal invoice review, budgeting, or financial reconciliation related to IP services
Benefits
- PPO medical plan
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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