Join the leader in collaborative licensing and help us advance inclusive and efficient new patent licensing approaches. Via Licensing Alliance is dedicated to accelerating global technology adoption, fostering participation, and generating return on innovation with balanced licensing solutions for innovators and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe. Via LA has operated dozens of licensing programs for a variety of technologies consisting of nearly 50,000 patents in over 130 countries with more than 500 patent holders and nearly 10,000 licensees. Via LA is an independently managed company owned by industry-leading participants with over 25 years of intellectual property licensing leadership.
Via LA's expertise extends to intellectual property, technology standardization, strategic business development, and program administration. Affiliated specialists in the fields of finance, antitrust law, and patent analysis complete the set of capabilities that make Via LA a premier solutions provider to the world's most sophisticated technology and entertainment companies.
The Contract and Patent Administration Analyst performs functions as they relate to Via LA's patent evaluation procedures. The Contract and Patent Administration Analyst must understand the activities, responsibilities, and interactions of the Contract and Patent Administration Department to help organize and plan. This hybrid role is based in Denver, Colorado and requires to be onsite in the office 3 times per week. We will not provide relocation or reimburse any travel costs.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan for and produce work product of the highest professional quality. Be dependable. Take initiative and follow-up in completing work assignments. Be receptive and open to learning and utilizing new skills, new subject matter and competencies. Maintain, update and improve previously acquired skills, subject matter and competencies to meet position requirements as they may evolve.
Project professional courtesy and respectful behavior that promotes and enhances the Company's image. Work well with and cooperate with other staff to resolve issues and conflicts. Assist other departments to carry out their responsibilities.
Work well in a team-oriented environment and project a positive team attitude. Acknowledge team members' contributions. Assist with additional projects, even if outside core responsibilities, as needed to support the team.
Be knowledgeable of and comply with the Company's personnel, computer and workplace security policies and procedures.
Enhance and build customer relationships through regular customer communications in accordance with Company standards to ensure all customer needs are being met.
Maintain patent database. Assist with data correction and data auditing in database system to meet SOX requirements.
Enter, track, and manage data in the patent database. Produce monthly or quarterly reports as required.
Update patent database as patent evaluations are completed. Review submitted patent evaluation forms for accuracy prior to uploading to the patent database.
Research patent information (priority date, patent family data, effective/expiration dates, etc.).
Monitor status of patent evaluations and correspond with patent evaluators as necessary.
Communicate with patent holders as necessary.
Work with Accounting to request patent evaluation fee invoices. Send such invoices to patentholders as necessary.
Assist with preparation of the quarterly patent lists, Attachment 1s, Profile Charts, Royalty Cap Charts, and various other patent reports. Review work for accuracy.
Coordinate with Senior Manager, Contract and Patent Administration, regarding patent submissions, outstanding patent evaluations and any other issues which may arise.
Act as additional point of contact for all patent matters.
Maintain department processes and procedures documentation as they relate to the patent database for reference and audit purposes.
Provide organizational assistance and support for the department regarding contract and tax matters as needed.
Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Extensive relevant prior work experience in a professional office environment.
Ability to demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Highly responsive to time-sensitive requests.
Well organized and reliable.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office business applications, especially Excel, Word and Outlook. Strong Adobe Acrobat skills.
Ability to work well independently according to established procedures.
Ability to prioritize multiple demands and work well under pressure.
Superior attention to detail.
Professional maturity, discretion, and cooperation in dealing with people at all levels inside and outside the Company.
The Denver Area base salary range for this full-time position is $68,000 - $76,000 and can vary if outside of this location. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Via LA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.