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Patents Manager (JD or LLM), Office of Technology Commercialization

Apply now Job no: 500747
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Patents Manager (JD or LLM) - Office of Technology Commercialization

Ready to help Rowan University shape the future of research innovation? Join us as we help groundbreaking research become real-world solutions.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a legal professional (JD or LLM) to take on a pivotal role handling our intellectual property portfolio and supporting technology commercialization. This is an opportunity to work directly with brilliant researchers, help protect cutting-edge innovations, and gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of IP law.

You'll be part of a collaborative team that bridges the gap between laboratory discoveries and market-ready technologies. From AI and biotech to clean energy and advanced materials, you'll work with innovations that could change the world.

What You'll Do

Build Your IP Expertise

  • Manage patent prosecution from initial invention disclosures through filing and beyond
  • Work with external patent counsel on complex cases while developing your own skills
  • Conduct patentability searches and freedom-to-operate analyses
  • Learn international patent systems including PCT and EPO processes

 

Drive Technology Transfer

  • Partner with our AVP Innovation to negotiate licensing deals that bring research to market
  • Draft and review agreements including licenses, MTAs, and CDAs
  • Help researchers understand the commercial potential of their work
  • Build relationships with industry partners and potential licensees

 

Enhance Your Legal Expertise

  • Handle patent portfolio management and compliance
  • Support IP litigation and enforcement strategies with experienced external counsel
  • Navigate federal research regulations like the Bayh-Dole Act
  • Develop expertise in emerging technology areas and their unique IP challenges

Make an Impact

  • Educate faculty and researchers on IP strategy and commercialization opportunities
  • Help shape institutional IP policies and procedures
  • Stay at the forefront of technology trends and IP law developments

What We're Looking For

Required Background

  • JD or LLM degree
  • Admission to New Jersey bar and USPTO registration as Patent Attorney
  • 3-5 years of patent prosecution, litigation, or IP legal experience
  • Basic experience with technology transfer or licensing (we'll help you grow from here)

We Also Value

  • Technical background in STEM (any field - we work across all disciplines)
  • Strong communication skills and genuine interest in working with researchers
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining quality
  • University or research institution experience
  • Exposure to IP litigation or post-grant proceedings
  • Curiosity about emerging technologies and their IP implications

 

Why This Role Is Perfect for Emerging IP Attorneys

This position offers the rare opportunity to gain broad experience across all areas of IP law while working with some of the most innovative research happening today. You'll develop skills in patent prosecution, licensing negotiations, portfolio management, and strategic IP planning - all while receiving mentorship and support from experienced colleagues.  This role reports to the AVP of Innovation and interacts heavily with the University’s General Counsel’s Office and VP or Research.

You'll also build valuable relationships across academia and industry, positioning yourself for long-term career growth in technology transfer, IP law, or innovation management.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're excited about protecting innovations that could change the world and want to grow your career in a supportive, academic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Salary & Benefits:

  • In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations.
  • For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Notes

  • Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Only completed, online applications submitted will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

  

 

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Patents Manager (JD or LLM), Office of Technology Commercialization Glassboro, New Jersey

 

More Information

Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.