Job Description
related issues and helping to guide business and technology decisions, as well as helping to instill a proactive approach through experience and foresight.
Consult with the SUNY Innovation Policy Board, periodically, as needed.
The ideal candidate will be:
Passionate - For you, this is not just another job. Our mission resonates with you, you truly believe in what we do and get energy from our collective wins. Like us, you want to make a difference. Here, you can.
Tireless - You seek to learn from others constantly, while also helping to support those who are not as well versed as you are in your technical area. As a result, you are determined to achieve your goals and relentlessly support your team while always keeping in mind that this is not your typical 9-5 job.
Gritty - You have an agile mindset, can-do attitude, a desire to "get to yes", and a willingness to tackle any task needed to get the job done. You thrive in a fast-paced and changing environments that let you flex your creative muscle and you value being a key member of a close-knit team that works hard and always has each other's backs.
Entrepreneurial - You are undeterred, no matter the situation, and pivot when you need to. You enjoy building things and serving others in working toward and achieving common objectives and goals. You are obsessed with delivering a high-quality product no matter how small the task and take real pride in your work.
Requirements:
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Ability to work independently under general direction.
Strong understanding of IP and patent operations and related business tools/systems.
Demonstrated working knowledge of higher education norms and culture, with unrelenting attention to detail in written and verbal communications.
Must be self-directed, but engaged with teammates, with effective time management, organizational skills, and demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding people.
Ability to think strategically and creatively, to anticipate future needs, and to translate that thinking into viable, cogent plans for amplifying SUNY and serving RF's campus clients.
Demonstrated capacity for independent decision-making, understanding of entrepreneurship and commercialization best practices, and working with multidisciplinary teams on multi-faceted initiatives.
Must work well within a collaborative, team environment, and persistently maintain confidentiality.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in responding to inquiries, display tact and sensitivity, and be solution-driven.
Systems-savvy and embracing of technology.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a sense of urgency.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Registered US patent attorney in good standing before the USPTO having at least ten years of experience in drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications.
Experience with foreign patent prosecution, particularly in jurisdictions such as Europe and Asia.
A Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, physics, or similar field of endeavor.
Experience or education in high-tech and startups.
Experience performing patent prosecution and opinion work. The ideal candidate would have experience working both at a law firm and for a technology company.
Additional Information:
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.
Application Instructions:
Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents:
1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover Letter
After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages enable you to upload your cover letter and additional documents.
Consult with the SUNY Innovation Policy Board, periodically, as needed.
The ideal candidate will be:
Passionate - For you, this is not just another job. Our mission resonates with you, you truly believe in what we do and get energy from our collective wins. Like us, you want to make a difference. Here, you can.
Tireless - You seek to learn from others constantly, while also helping to support those who are not as well versed as you are in your technical area. As a result, you are determined to achieve your goals and relentlessly support your team while always keeping in mind that this is not your typical 9-5 job.
Gritty - You have an agile mindset, can-do attitude, a desire to "get to yes", and a willingness to tackle any task needed to get the job done. You thrive in a fast-paced and changing environments that let you flex your creative muscle and you value being a key member of a close-knit team that works hard and always has each other's backs.
Entrepreneurial - You are undeterred, no matter the situation, and pivot when you need to. You enjoy building things and serving others in working toward and achieving common objectives and goals. You are obsessed with delivering a high-quality product no matter how small the task and take real pride in your work.
Requirements:
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Ability to work independently under general direction.
Strong understanding of IP and patent operations and related business tools/systems.
Demonstrated working knowledge of higher education norms and culture, with unrelenting attention to detail in written and verbal communications.
Must be self-directed, but engaged with teammates, with effective time management, organizational skills, and demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding people.
Ability to think strategically and creatively, to anticipate future needs, and to translate that thinking into viable, cogent plans for amplifying SUNY and serving RF's campus clients.
Demonstrated capacity for independent decision-making, understanding of entrepreneurship and commercialization best practices, and working with multidisciplinary teams on multi-faceted initiatives.
Must work well within a collaborative, team environment, and persistently maintain confidentiality.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in responding to inquiries, display tact and sensitivity, and be solution-driven.
Systems-savvy and embracing of technology.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a sense of urgency.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Registered US patent attorney in good standing before the USPTO having at least ten years of experience in drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications.
Experience with foreign patent prosecution, particularly in jurisdictions such as Europe and Asia.
A Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, physics, or similar field of endeavor.
Experience or education in high-tech and startups.
Experience performing patent prosecution and opinion work. The ideal candidate would have experience working both at a law firm and for a technology company.
Additional Information:
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.
Application Instructions:
Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents:
1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover Letter
After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages enable you to upload your cover letter and additional documents.
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
