Patent Specialist - 134395

Support patent group in management of confidential invention and patent portfolio. Analyze, assess, and problem solve intricate patent prosecution matters by tactfully investigating and collecting relevant facts and recommending a course of action to patent manager on a case by case basis. Review invention records and patent applications for inventors, applicant/ownership, federal sponsorship and entity status etc., before entering into patent and government databases. Prepare documents as needed to resolve complex and sensitive situations related to patent prosecution. Evaluate technical and legal files and docketing information for patent applications, issued patents and technologies. Interact with law firm representatives, attorneys, licensing officers and other internal department managers. Routinely handle confidential information including proprietary technical and commercial information that has great investment value and conflict of interest potential. Provide information to diverse groups regarding patent prosecution concepts. Provide backup support to other department groups (such as Licensing Officers, License compliance, Disclosure, Marketing and Accounting) as needed.

The Office of Innovation & Commercialization at University of California, San Diego, is committed to actively promoting our Principles of Community and continually advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within all levels of our organization. In line with the goals of UC San Diego's Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence supporting a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and fostering a positive and welcome climate where all are valued, we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.

• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Ability to work in a productive manner with inventors, attorneys, licensees and university personnel to supporting patent filing and prosecution. Excellent organizational skills and motivation to work independently in a fast paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks, organize time effectively, judge information, and respond to deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing. Excellent oral and written communication skills for interacting with inventors, law firm contacts, attorneys, licensees and university personnel. Ability to interact with a variety of personalities, from diverse cultures and different countries at UC San Diego and with technology transfer professionals at other universities, non-profit institutions, and licensees. Exercising tact, mature judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility. Ability to gain confidence of customers, counterparts, and colleagues. Demonstrated ability to provide courteous service.

• Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Capable of applying technical knowledge, judgement and patent prosecution knowledge to the determination and performance of relevant tasks for the invention. Knowledge of patent prosecution process.

• Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. Strong analytical skills, data organization, compilation and reporting ability. Competency in use of typical business software: word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation applications.

• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Ability to research, analyze, compile, organize and present information relevant to patent filing and prosecution. Proven ability to maintain absolute reliability in handling confidential matters by exercising good judgment, discretion and sensitivity.

• Job offer is contingent on clear Background Check.

• This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace