Assistant Manager, Patent

Assist with management, oversight, budgeting, and scheduling of Universal Creative patent program. Duties include interfacing with in-house counsel and outside patent counsel to coordinate filing and/or conflict resolution related to patent activities. Coordinate correspondence to and from U.S. patent office with outside patent counsel.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review patent application drafts and other work product from outside patent counsel.
• Verify potential of patentable ideas, conduct prior art searches, and provide search results to outside patent counsel.
• Review rejections from US Patent Office and recommend patent claim amendments and/or arguments against rejections.
• Meet regularly with engineering and design groups to provide patent training, and to identify and harvest potentially patentable inventions.
• Assist with management of budget, invoices, maintenance fees and schedule for Universal patents.
• Monitor possible infringement of Universal patents.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION

Engineering degree required (Mechanical or Electrical preferred; others considered). J.D. preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum two (2) years patent prosecution experience either in a law firm or in-house; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience at US Patent and Trademark Office will be considered. Engineering experience preferred. US Patent Bar required. Member of a state bar preferred.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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