Intellectual Property Specialist – Physical Science

* Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)* Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options* Generous paid vacation (8 hours/month), paid holidays (10+/year), sick time (8 hours/month), and longevity pay* Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds* Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)* Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses* Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities* Tuition assistance* Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets* Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card* Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card* Outreach and Relationship Management: Actively engage in outreach with UT Austin faculty to raise awareness of the services provided by the Discovery to Impact organization and promote a culture of innovation.* Advise on Intellectual Property: Advise University inventors regarding University intellectual property policies and related technology commercialization processes.* Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Intellectual Property.- Intellectual Property Management: Actively manage a portfolio of physical science inventions with the objective of supporting UT research innovation and commercialization through superior service and support, including:

* Proactively capture innovation from university research in the areas of physical science for IP consideration;

* Fielding faculty consultations and fostering excellent working relationships with inventors;

* Evaluating invention disclosures for patent-ability through prior art searches;

* Coordinating with the Business Development team, evaluating invention disclosures for commercial value and overall market potential;

* Building and maintaining effective relationships with outside patent counsel to identify appropriate patent counsel and working with counsel and inventors to draft, file, and prosecute patent applications with commercially relevant claims;

* Growing the physical science IP portfolio in strategic areas and pruning non-aligned IP from the portfolio;

* Coordinate with the Business Development and Licensing and Collaborative Research teams on continuous advancement of the portfolio* Serve as the primary relationship manager for University inventors, including maintaining knowledge of the current status of individual researcher portfolios throughout the commercialization process.* Advise University inventors regarding University intellectual property policies and related technology commercialization processes.* Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related Physical Science field.* Experience in technology transfer, R&D, or IP management within a technical industry or academic research setting (Minimum 1 year, may include internships).* Knowledge of Patent Law with experience in patent-ability assessments and market validation —the ability to perform prior art searches and competitive landscape analyses for new technologies.* Ability to translate complex technical concepts for legal and business audiences; experience interfacing with scientists and engineers to identify commercially viable inventions.* Capable of managing a broad IP portfolio consisting of multiple assets at different stages of the lifecycle, from initial disclosure to commercialization.* Self-motivated professional with the strategic mindset to prioritize high-value disclosures and meet strict filing deadlines.* Available for occasional travel to visit labs or attend industry conferences, with the ability to work extended hours during peak filing or negotiation periods.* A background in Patent Law or Technology Transfer is highly preferred.* Experience applying statutory requirements to complex physical science inventions (e.g., novelty, non-obviousness)* Experience with technology licensing principles, including royalty structures, field-of-use restrictions, and material transfer agreements (MTAs).* Advanced degree or Registered Patent Agent.* Advanced skills in IP management software, patent search databases (e.g., USPTO, Espacenet, Derwent), and standard productivity applications.* Technology transaction and IP licensing experience* Experience advising internal compliance, operations, and process functions* Extensive knowledge of licensing.* Experience collaborating with business and research teams to determine optimal strategies for patent filing and prosecution.* Demonstrated ability to work with university researchers to understand early-stage technology concepts, communicate effectively with regards to the patenting process, and ensure understanding among the researcher, the patent attorney, and the internal team.* Working knowledge of policies/issues relating to commercialization of university science-based research.* Demonstrated ability to articulate an invention's potential technological and commercial impact.**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

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