Technology Transfer Associate

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Technology Transfer Associate

The candidate, reporting to the Portfolio Director the Technology Transfer Associate/IP Manager, works to identify and protect inventions resulting from university research. Through interactions with faculty members, staff, students, and outside counsel, manages patent prosecution and disclosure-related tasks. 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 Institute’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 US 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. An advanced degree in science, business or law is required. Must have a working knowledge of intellectual property management and patenting that is typically gained through 1+ year of related intellectual property management experience. Registered Patent Agent strongly preferred. Additional experience beyond 1 year is strongly preferred. Basic understanding of intellectual property is required.

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Job Req ID: 17076

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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
733 North Broadway
Baltimore
Maryland
United States 21205-2196
Website : http://www.jhmi.edu/