Patent Agent
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Job Description
THE ORGANIZATION
Texas Medical Centers (TMC) mission is to support the health education and research needs of Texas and the world.
TMCs portfolio of business includes real estate parking hospitality and leasing. TMC also builds programmatic partnerships and relationships across TMC with its member institutions industry and city state and federal entities.
TMC owns and operates three main districts: the TMC Medical Campus Helix Park and the TMC Innovation Factory.
The TMC Medical Campusthe largest medical complex in the worldis at the forefront of advancing life sciences. Home to the brightest minds in medicine TMC nurtures crossinstitutional collaboration creativity and innovation. TMC is comprised of renowned hospital systems and preeminent research and academic institutions. As a landowner and developer we are responsible for the infrastructure and operations that support this large and growing medical center.
Helix Park is a worldclass life science complex that unites some of the best minds in medicine science academia and commerce to rapidly drive new research breakthroughs. The 37acre development includes shared and proprietary research centers multidisciplinary laboratories retail and several parks designed in a doublehelix shape. Future plans include a hotel residential tower and conference center.
The TMC Innovation Factory empowers entrepreneurs from across the world to push the limits of discovery and bring their solutions to life faster with the support of TMCi accelerators and programming industry partners and the greater TMC ecosystem. TMC Biodesign a program for entrepreneurs to create solutions for healthcares greatest unmet needs is housed in the Innovation Factory. These entrepreneurs are guided though an innovation approach which consists of identifying inventing and implementing healthcare solutions.
POSITION OVERVIEW
TMC is seeking a skilled Intellectual Property Attorney or Patent Agent with at least 3 years of experience in Medical Device patent preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scientific background have experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications and have excellent writing skills and academic and work credentials.
You will work directly with members members of the legal Innovation and new ventures teams. Your work will primarily support the Biodesign program and protect TMCs intellecutual property ownership.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft patent applications and prosecute patent applications through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- Support due diligence activities including prior art searches and analysis.
- Collaborate with the internal TMC team to ensure accurate and timely patent filings.
- Provide technical expertise to assist in protecting TMCs technologies with patents.
- Prepare and file responses to office actions and other communications from the USPTO.
- Review and analyze patent portfolios to support strategic decisionmaking.
- Organize update and maintain patent files and patent docketing information for TMCs intellectual property portfolios.
- Participate in the planning and scheduling of patent filings and ensure projects are completed and deadlines are met.
- Handle new invention disclosure report files.
- Serve as primary liason between TMC and outside patent counsel (for both TMC and startup companies) to ensure proper protection of TMCs US and foreign intellectual property rights.
KEY SELECTION AND SUCCESS FACTORS
Work experience
- 35 years experience in medical device intellectual property management
- Direct patent drafting and prosecution experience; experience in academic licensing preferred.
- Enthusiasm for healthcare and life science ecosystem building and investments.
Education / Qualifications
- BS/JD
- Background in engineering biology or a related field.
- Registration with the USPTO and/or Patent Bar eligibility.
- Proficiency in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
- Strong technical background and understanding of relevant technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Texas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color age religion gender national origin disability or Veteran status. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation in the application process please contact Human Resources ator .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
