Patent Administrator

The MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a skilled Patent Coordinator to join our team. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary of $85,000 - $110,000 per year.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual to manage the day-to-day patent administration tasks, including technology software database management, patent docketing, patent compliance, and reporting requirements.

• Respond to and determine patent case statuses and next steps
• Report inventions and commercialization statuses to the government as needed
• Determine university obligations to sponsors based on contracts and work with sponsors to fulfill obligations
• Manage annuity service provider in payment of annuity and maintenance fees and provide service with reports as needed
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to patent records or database errors
• Generate docket reports and assist the patent manager in meeting all deadlines
• Report inventions and patents to the appropriate agency within 60 days of invention
• Prepare licenses to the government as appropriate
• Create and manage a patent portfolio docket calendar
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 years of experience as an Intellectual Property Paralegal
• Knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to effectively handle shifting priorities and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in an open work environment
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Education may not be substituted for the experience requirement
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently within an administrative office
• An understanding of and affinity for the national security mission
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options

Other Requirements:

• Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance