Agricultural Intellectual Property Lead

Position Title:
Agricultural Intellectual Property Lead

Reports to:
International Relations Manager and General Manager, Brokaw Nursery

• Agreements (Non Propagation Agreements, Sublicenses, Commercial agreements):
• Review agreements and renew when necessary.
• Write new agreements when necessary.
• Update commercialization plans annually
• Keep an updated, online database on Filemaker Pro
• Keep records and report to growers/companies who have licensed us.
• Coordinate with Sales Manager to ensure necessary agreements are received and executed.
• Each January, collect annual planting and royalty reports from licensed growers and nurseries.
• Invoice for royalties and follow up on the payments.
• Send reports and payments to material owners.
• Coordinate efforts with International Relations Manager.

• Conduct quarterly online searches for newly filed Plant Breeders Rights worldwide and inform International Relations Manager.
• Update Intellectual Property reports to owners annually. Coordinate efforts with International Relations Manager.
• Coordinate the filing of new Plant Breeders Rights applications in a timely manner in coordination with plant material owners and lawyers.
• Contact lawyers when necessary and follow up on maintenance fees.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Basic understanding of International Agriculture.
• Working knowledge of international regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical and people skills sufficient to provide timely and constructive feedback on issues related to the international business.
• Ability to structure and complete tasks independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Filemaker Pro
• Understand legal and technical documents and contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Working understanding of business customs and practices in South and Central America.

• Build and maintain an atmosphere of collegiality.
• Demonstrate initiative.
  
  Take ownership of your primary responsibilities and follow-though with tasks to completion.
• Be efficient in your use of time and resources.
• Remain open to learning and adaptation.
  
  Seek to continuously improve the quality of your work product and to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Meet specific performance objectives established for your position.

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