Intellectual Property Specialist

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience working with in-house or outside patent counsel to manage the patenting process, or multiple years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Strong attention to detail, with the ability to understand the big picture and longer term goals.
•    Excellent judgment to know when to elevate unusual cases to more experienced colleagues.
•    Proven ability to manage a high volume workload and a multitude of constantly changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•    Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize workload, follow up with diverse stakeholders, meet deadlines, and work productively both on an independent basis and as a collaborative member of a team.
•    Demonstrated ability to use complex databases, word processing and spreadsheet software

Certifications and Licenses:
None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
•    Frequently perform desk based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.
•    Occasionally stand, walk, use a telephone, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
•    Rarely writes by hand.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
•    None

WORK STANDARDS:
•    Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
•    Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
•    Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
●    Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
●    A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
●    A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.