Universal Creative
Manager, Patent
Universal Creative is looking for a Manager, Patent to lead the company’s patent program for its worldwide theme park business.
Job Summary Responsible for management of Universal’s patent program worldwide. Duties include interfacing with Universal leadership and counsel to coordinate and support filing and prosecution of patents, protection of the patent portfolio, and patent clearance of Universal activities. The Manager will partner with teams across Universal’s theme park businesses to foster, capture, and protect innovation, and will work with Universal Legal to navigate technology‑related IP risks and opportunities.
Major Responsibilities
Manage and direct the drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of U.S. and non‑U.S. patents by outside counsel to obtain high‑quality patents aligned with Universal’s patent program strategy. Draft patent applications as needed.
Partner with advanced technology, engineering, and design groups to develop patent strategies and pursue patents on critical systems/technologies.
Manage invention harvesting and evaluation processes. Provide patentability analysis and guidance.
Provide training and guidance to Universal teams regarding the patent program, technology‑related IP and compliance issues.
Monitor third‑party patents and commercial activity that may impact Universal. Support enforcement investigations and actions as needed. Support the review and analysis of Universal’s commercial activities to support clearance of patent infringement risks as needed.
Manage the patent program docketing to ensure timely filing of applications, responses to patent office actions, and payment of maintenance fees for the portfolio.
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities per UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another relevant technical area required (Mechanical or Electrical preferred; others considered). J.D. preferred. US Patent Bar required. Member of a state bar preferred.
Experience 4‑7 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience in a law firm or in‑house. Experience at the US Patent and Trademark Office will be considered. Engineering experience preferred.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via email, the Internet or any form and or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
Universal honors equal opportunity. EOE.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Universal Creative by 2x.
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Job Summary Responsible for management of Universal’s patent program worldwide. Duties include interfacing with Universal leadership and counsel to coordinate and support filing and prosecution of patents, protection of the patent portfolio, and patent clearance of Universal activities. The Manager will partner with teams across Universal’s theme park businesses to foster, capture, and protect innovation, and will work with Universal Legal to navigate technology‑related IP risks and opportunities.
Major Responsibilities
Manage and direct the drafting, filing, prosecution, and maintenance of U.S. and non‑U.S. patents by outside counsel to obtain high‑quality patents aligned with Universal’s patent program strategy. Draft patent applications as needed.
Partner with advanced technology, engineering, and design groups to develop patent strategies and pursue patents on critical systems/technologies.
Manage invention harvesting and evaluation processes. Provide patentability analysis and guidance.
Provide training and guidance to Universal teams regarding the patent program, technology‑related IP and compliance issues.
Monitor third‑party patents and commercial activity that may impact Universal. Support enforcement investigations and actions as needed. Support the review and analysis of Universal’s commercial activities to support clearance of patent infringement risks as needed.
Manage the patent program docketing to ensure timely filing of applications, responses to patent office actions, and payment of maintenance fees for the portfolio.
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities per UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another relevant technical area required (Mechanical or Electrical preferred; others considered). J.D. preferred. US Patent Bar required. Member of a state bar preferred.
Experience 4‑7 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience in a law firm or in‑house. Experience at the US Patent and Trademark Office will be considered. Engineering experience preferred.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via email, the Internet or any form and or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
Universal honors equal opportunity. EOE.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Universal Creative by 2x.
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