Intellectual Property Counsel, Physical Sciences

Intellectual Property Counsel, Physical Sciences

Department: Office of Technology Commercialization

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Purdue Research Foundation

Description

Working for the Purdue Research Foundation offers a dynamic and innovative environment where you can be at the forefront of groundbreaking research and technological advancements. As a member of this organization, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to cutting-edge projects that have the potential to shape the future in various fields. The Foundation's commitment to driving innovation and entrepreneurship provides a stimulating and supportive workplace culture. Additionally, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources and a network of professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge and technology. Working for the Purdue Research Foundation means being part of a team that's actively driving progress and making a lasting impact on the world. Are you ready to change with world with us? Apply today!

Essential Functions

• Perform prompt and competent completion of analyses of intellectual property protection and strategies to enable timely technology transfer of Purdue intellectual property.
• Work cooperatively with Purdue inventors and Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) licensing staff to evaluate technology-based innovations for appropriate intellectual property protection.
• Draft patent applications and present applications to US Patent and Trademark Office and copyright registrations to US Copyright Office for the benefit of Purdue.
• Prosecute patent applications with respect to all aspects of patent law, including preparing formal communications and responses to national patent offices, conducting examiner interviews and related prosecution activities for the benefit of Purdue.
• Engage and manage outside counsel on patent prosecution matters including coordinate, manage and account for budget expenditures associated with all assigned project-related activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) business development managers in the evaluation of intellectual property landscapes.
• Assist in due diligence of legal matters relating to any matter.
• Represent Purdue and OTC with national organizations, associations and groups related to university commercialization.
• Responsible for oversight of legal externship programs, including providing mentorship to visiting legal externs.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong diplomatic skills required.
• Legal contract comprehension and hands-on patent prosecution experience preferred.
• Commitment to higher education and the values of scientific research and discovery for societal benefit.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, computer, written/verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Candidate must be comfortable interacting with people from varied disciplines and with managing multiple complex projects.
• Occasional travel required.
• Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, able to manage/coordinate multiple tasks, and able to work collaboratively and successfully with different sectors, including co-workers, academic scholars, entrepreneurs and industry executives.

Required Education/Experience and Benefits

• Patent practice experience in physical sciences required.
• Experience and/or expertise in electrical and computer engineering or computer science is a plus.
• 2-4 years of direct patent drafting and prosecution experience before US Patent and Trademark Office
• Registered with US Patent and Trademark Office (Patent Agent or Patent Attorney)
• Member of Indiana or a reciprocating state Bar preferred.

Benefits Summary for eligible employees:

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
• Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available.
• 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
• Health Savings Account- earn up to $450 annually towards medical expenses.
• Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
• Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.