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Intellectual Property Coordinator is a position in the Dana-Farber Intellectual Property Program, which constitutes a team of attorneys, technology specialists, and administrative professionals within the Office of General Counsel, the Institute???s full-service legal department.?? Members of the Dana-Farber Intellectual Property Program are responsible for providing intellectual property counseling, strategic analysis, and portfolio management services to the Institute.?? At the heart of this team, the Intellectual Property Coordinators work independently and collaboratively to maintain a database of patent, trademark, and copyright filings; docket and monitor related due dates; and coordinate execution of instructions and documents.?? Each Intellectual Property Coordinator interacts with faculty and staff members across the Institute as well as outside companies, institutions, and law firms.?? This position is a unique opportunity for an individual with intellectual property experience to be part of a dynamic in-house legal team at the cutting edge of basic science and cancer research.

Please note that any qualified candidates must reside in MA, RI, or NH.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and process intellectual property-related correspondence including physical mail and electronic mail sent to central patent and trademark inboxes.
• Research and respond to requests for protection filing documents and statuses using internal systems and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (???USPTO???) portal applications.
• Maintain electronic and/or physical records of Institute intellectual property assets, original documents, and specimens, including entering and auditing data and documents in the intellectual property management database system(s).
• Docket and monitor actions and due dates related to worldwide patent and trademark filings.
• Prepare and coordinate execution of official documents and record patent assignments using USPTO EPAS.
• May prepare new patent and trademark applications and associated documents for online filing using USPTO EFS-Web and/or TEAS.
• May supervise renewal service payments via an online service provider interface.
• May develop and document policies and procedures for new and existing systems and functions.
• Perform duties related to other special projects as required.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Advanced computer skills and experience with at least Microsoft?? Outlook?? and Excel?? software, Adobe?? Acrobat?? software, USPTO portal applications (PAIR, EPAS, and EFS-Web), and an intellectual property management database system (e.g., Computer Packages Inc. or Inteum Minuet??? software).
• Professional written and oral communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Respect for and commitment to the protection of highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Creativity and flexibility as well as demonstrated reliance on experience and judgment to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and accomplish goals.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.?? As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.?? Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor???s degree or equivalent training.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm or scientific research setting or comparable technology-oriented business environment.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.