The mission of the OGC IP team is to create and enforce the IP assets enabling DFCI innovation to reach patients.    As such, the OGC IP team is committed to provide world-class services reflecting the overall commitment to excellence in research, clinical care and innovation.  Reporting to the Chief IP Counsel, the Associate General Patent Counsel provides advice to DFCI, its executives, investigators, physicians, employees, and the Board of Trustees on a broad range of IP matters, including patentability analysis, patent drafting and prosecution, worldwide patent portfolio management, and overall IP strategy.  Additionally, the Associate General Patent Counsel supervises patent attorneys and paralegals, actively and strategically supports an internal docket as well as