Employment & Internship Opportunities

Patent Manager The Office of Licensing and Ventures team is looking for a dynamic and skilled individual to serve as Patent Manager. You will be responsible for docketing and providing support to in-house patent counsel and Associate Licensing Directors. Specifically, as Patent Manager you will be: responsible for docketing office actions and correspondence from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, foreign patent offices, and outside counsel; processing mail received from outside counsel; following up on daily filing requirements; reviewing all USPTO and PCT filings for completion and accuracy of format; ensuring proper payment is processed for government fees; as well as other duties assigned. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be detailed-oriented. The position requires a general business background generally equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a business related field. For a complete job description and to apply, go to the following link, click “Search Openings” and enter 400337440 in the “Requisition Number” field: https://www.hr.duke.edu/secure/jobs/external.html  

Internship:  Are you interested in how new inventions become products and new companies?  Get some real-world experience as an Intern at Duke's Office of Licensing & Ventures.   The job involves computer and journal searches to determine how Duke inventions compare to work at other schools/companies, writing reports on what you find, and working with OLV staff to find potential licensing partners.  There may also be some administrative copy/file tasks as needed.  The position requires a minimum of 10 hours per week and a maximum of 19 hours per week. We are looking for a candidate with excellent writing and computer search skills. Science/chemistry background is a plus, but a science interest is also OK.  85% of what we do is pharmaceutical, diagnostic or medical device related. Only enrolled undergrads/grads need apply.  

Our location is 2812 Erwin Road, near Nosh & Sushi Love.   Free and easy parking if you have a car, or walking distance from West Campus. Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to kathy.beckett@duke.edu