Intellectual Property | UCSF Human Resources

Involves advising on intellectual property (IP) rights protection, business startup and other technology transfer related issues. Evaluates the commercial potential of research results, obtains and manages the appropriate IP rights protection, markets inventions and software, and / or biological / tangible materials; drafts and negotiates, and manages IP licenses and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and advises on IP terms in research and collaboration agreements. Supports companies who wish to sponsor research and / or license technologies. Facilitates administration of federal and state laws regarding research, conflict of interest, IP, contracts and employment. Works with outside patent attorneys to file patent applications.

Title	Exempt / Non-exempt	Personnel Program	Grade
Intellectual Property Officer 1 Job code: 6236 Level code: P1	NE	PSS	20
Intellectual Property Officer 2 Job code: 6237 Level code: P2	E	PSS	23
Intellectual Property Officer 3 Job code: 0338 Level code: P3	E	MSP	26
Intellectual Property Officer 4 Job code: 0339 Level code: P4	E	MSP	27
Intellectual Property Officer 5 Job code: 0340 Level code: P5	E	MSP	29
Intellectual Property Supervisor 2 Job code: 5958 Level code: S2	E	MSP	27
Intellectual Property Manager 1 Job code: 0371 Level code: M1	E	MSP	27
Intellectual Property Manager 2 Job code: 0372 Level code: M2	E	MSP	29
Intellectual Property Manager 3 Job code: 0373 Level code: M3	E	MSP	31