Assistant Manager, Patent Position Available In Orange, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Assistant Manager, Patent role at Universal Creative in Orlando, FL involves managing the patent program, coordinating with in-house and outside counsel, reviewing patent applications, conducting prior art searches, and providing patent training to engineering and design groups. Requirements include an engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical preferred), J.D. preferred, and a minimum of two years patent prosecution experience. Competitive compensation package offered.
Job Description
Assistant Manager, Patent 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 6800 Lakewood Plaza Drive, Orlando, FL
JOB SUMMARY
Assist with management, oversight, budgeting, and scheduling of Universal Creative patent program. Duties include interfacing with in-house counsel and outside patent counsel to coordinate filing and/or conflict resolution related to patent activities. Coordinate correspondence to and from U.S. patent office with outside patent counsel.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Review patent application drafts and other work product from outside patent counsel. Verify potential of patentable ideas, conduct prior art searches, and provide search results to outside patent counsel. Review rejections from US Patent Office and recommend patent claim amendments and/or arguments against rejections. Meet regularly with engineering and design groups to provide patent training, and to identify and harvest potentially patentable inventions. Assist with management of budget, invoices, maintenance fees and schedule for Universal patents. Monitor possible infringement of Universal patents. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
EDUCATION
Engineering degree required (Mechanical or Electrical preferred; others considered). J.D. preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum two (2) years patent prosecution experience either in a law firm or in-house; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience at US Patent and Trademark Office will be considered. Engineering experience preferred. US Patent Bar required. Member of a state bar preferred. Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package. Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. © 2025 Universal Orlando.
