Job TitleIntellectual Property Specialist Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Texas A&M Innovation Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: $5,084.33 - $7,500.00 per month commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: The IP Specialist supports the licensing team in intellectual property matters for The Texas A&M University System technology portfolio managed by Texas A&M Innovation. This role involves reviewing and monitoring the monthly IP docketing report and assisting the licensing team to manage upcoming actions and facilitate timely responses by serving as a key liaison between licensing staff, operations staff, and outside patent counsel on administrative matters. Responsibilities: - Coordinate IP Management Actions with Licensing Team: Review IP action decisions with licensing personnel and provide support for proposed protection strategy, including identification of outside counsel for specific actions. - IP Docket Monitoring: Review and monitor monthly docket reports to track and facilitate management of critical deadlines for patent filings, responses to office actions, and payment of maintenance fees. - Liaison with Outside Counsel: Coordinate with licensing personnel, operations team, and outside patent counsel to ensure timely filing of patent applications and office action responses, and provide support regarding review of related expenses. - Liaison with General Counsel's Office: Assist Licensing Director to obtain and monitor information from the Office of General Counsel concerning outside counsel contract expenses and attorney selections. - Process Improvement & Reporting: Help maintain and improve internal processes and workflows related to IP management, and provide reports on activities upon request. - Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a legal or paralegal role. - Two years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. - Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications: - Patent agent, patent attorney, experience with patent docketing software (e.g., Wellspring, lnteum), and prior experience working in a university, law firm, or corporate legal environment. Other Requirements: This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

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