Assistant Manager, Patent (Temporary)
- Employer
- Universal Orlando
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Salary
- Open
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2024
- Closes
- Dec 21, 2024
- Ref
- 143625002-619865#OJ-Universal.1
- Industry
- Entertainment / Leisure
- Category
- Theme Park
- Workplace
- In-Office
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.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
EDUCATIONEngineering degree required (Mechanical or Electrical preferred; others considered). J.D. preferred.
EXPERIENCEMinimum 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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