Contract Negotiator / Technology and Intellectual Management Speciaist - Office of Commercializat[...]

Contract Negotiator / Technology and Intellectual Management Specialist - Office of Commercialization and Innovation

Join the University of Texas at San Antonio as a Contract Negotiator / Technology and Intellectual Management Specialist in the Office of Commercialization and Innovation.

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university. The Contract Negotiator / Technology and Intellectual Property Management Specialist manages the workflow and maintenance of draft and executed agreements on behalf of the department.

Job Summary

The role manages UT San Antonio's intellectual property database, including maintaining filings, deadlines, and activities. This position also reviews use of patent expense budget funds, evaluates unlicensed patents prior to maintenance fee authorizations, and ensures patent budget resources are used effectively.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining files and tracking data for department-managed agreements, intellectual property, including copyrights, patents, trademarks.
• Receives initial technology disclosures and ensures completeness of the required information from the creators.
• Supports departmental workflow and efficiency through identification and configuration of technology management solutions.
• Fulfills reporting requirements of state- and federally-funded technologies.
• Populates, organizes, monitors, and maintains the technology solutions for all IP.
• Supports the management decision-making of the OCI Director and the Chief Commercialization Officer by providing data to support the preparation of OCI's internal and external reporting and planning requirements.
• Captures, tracks, and communicates approved outside counsel communications.
• Coordinates the timely execution of legal documents for IP matters with United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Copyright Office and external legal counsel.
• Reviews outside counsel invoices to ensure compliance with UT Office of General Counsel (OGC) policies.
• Prepares invoices and tracks revenue received from licensees.
• Conducts preliminary review and negotiation of Material Transfer Agreements (MTA) and Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDA) for relevant intellectual property.
• Updates and reviews data for accuracy and integrity.
• Assists and acts as backup to administrative staff for office administration.
• Promotes safety and environmental protection by working in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

This position will work primarily on the UT San Antonio Greehey Medical Center campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Texas at San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, promoting and ensuring equal employment opportunity for all individuals.

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