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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN BIOTECH INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Intellectual Property (IP) Manager |
| Position Code: | 60 | | Career Level: | 5 |
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Responsible for
To manage the development, protection and exploitation of the organisation's intellectual property portfolio consistent with strategic corporate and product development objectives. |
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Reports To
Chief Executive Officer. |
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Supervises
May supervise a small team of Legal/Patents employees. |
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Main Activities
Managing the development, protection and exploitation of the organisation's intellectual property strategy and portfolio with due integration of relevant scientific and commercial considerations.
Providing and coordinating a full range of legal services relative to IP and the licensing of technology both as a recipient and transferor of technology - including managing claims, negotiation and preparation of research and licence agreements, handling disputes and litigation associated with actions against third party infringers where necessary.
Undertaking competitive intelligence activities as required and providing a capture mechanism for integration with organisational commercial and IP strategies.
Monitoring and liaising with external IP advisers dealing with IP portfolio registrations and renewals.
Advising the organisation on the impact of legislation and relevant treaties on technology licensing and IP that may affect the organisation's business.
Working closely with Scientists, Research Collaborators and Patent Attorneys to maximise the organisation's IP capture and protection.
Establishing and maintaining IP records that will ensure both quick access to the status of organisational assets and projects and the generation of related reports for use by other parties including Business Development Managers and Senior Management.
Managing a range of legal issues and external legal advisers.
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Key Skills
Strong negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail.
A strong commercial focus.
Understanding of the issues and processes surrounding patents and IP issues.
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Internal Contacts
Sales & Marketing, Business Development Managers, CEO, Research Scientists. |
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External Contacts
Legal Advisers, Professional Affiliations, Public & Private Research Organisations and Collaborators, Patent Attorneys, Industry Regulators. |
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Typical Experience
Will have at least 10 years of IP professional experience coupled with relevant Scientific of Business tertiary qualifications. May also possess Patent Certification. |
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Other Comments
In smaller organisations, the IP Manager may also be responsible for all organisational patent issues and/or business development and exploitation of commercial opportunities. |
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