General Information
| Job Description | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFCR 2 | Working Title | Licensing Officer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006237 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | Technology Partnerships - D01278 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 03/22/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. |
Custom Scope
| Using intellectual property/technology licensing/transfer concepts, applies organization policies and procedures to resolve a variety of intellectual property/licensing/transfer issues. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Works under direction of higher-level officer where some interpretation of established work policies and procedures is required, and, at times deviation from standard work practices may be needed. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Licensing Officer will primarily be responsible for managing the commercialization of the engineering intellectual property (IP) portfolio. The Licensing Officer will focus on research, assessment, and marketing of UCR IP, negotiating technology transfer agreements, monitoring licensee performance and obligations, and engagement with faculty and students to support technology transfer and entrepreneurial activities on campus and commercialization of their inventions. The incumbent is expected to interact with internal and external stakeholders, including others on the Technology Commercialization and Technology Partnerships team, UCR faculty and students, entrepreneurs, and industry partners. The Licensing Officer should be a customer-service oriented professional with working knowledge and experience in technology transfer, the ability to communicate effectively and plan, organize, and prioritize assignments and work with guidance to complete assignments. This position will report to the Director of Technology Commercialization as part of the Office of Technology Partnerships within Research and Economic Development at the University of California, Riverside. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area. | Required |
| Advanced degree. | Preferred |
| Degree in Engineering field. | Preferred |
| MBA and/or JD. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Certified Licensing Professional (CLP). | Preferred |
| Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP). | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Applies intellectual property/technology licensing/transfer professional concepts to evaluate commercial potential, formulate and implement licensing strategy, and negotiate and draft agreements for a portfolio of inventions.
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35 |
Under general supervision, researches and collects data on markets and corporations to identify potential licensees that have the highest probability of successfully commercializing a technology or intellectual property.
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10 |
Participates in the marketing efforts of new technology to potential industrial partners and startups.
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20 |
Assists with conducting legal and/or policy analysis and recommends exceptions to policy.
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5 |
Applies professional intellectual property/technology transfer concepts to analyze and develop commercialization strategies.
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10 |
Monitors licensee compliance with all licensing obligations, works with more senior level officers to intervene or initiate action when commitments are not met.
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20 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Working knowledge of and application of standard principles, theories and concepts such as laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to the protection and management of intellectual property, university technology transfer, and general scientific and/or technical skills in subject matter area. | Required |
| Ability to market technology to industrial partners; knowledge of contracts and grants preferred. | Required |
| Solid communicator: includes verbal and written communications, active listening, critical thinking, and persuasiveness. | Required |
| Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service oriented individual who will be responsive to the needs of faculty, students, staff, entrepreneurs, and industry partners. | Required |
| Demonstrated energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to make and utilize new contacts. | Required |
| Precise attention to detail, well organized, follow-through to conclusion of actions, with ability to identify errors, offer resolution, and to meet strict deadlines. | Required |
| Demonstrated record as a team player within a diverse environment. Self-starter with strong work ethic who can work well with others. | Required |
| Self-starter with strong work ethic who can work well with others. | Required |
| Demonstrated knowledge of intellectual property management and patent (U.S. and foreign, including PCT) prosecution procedures, timelines, laws and regulations. | Required |
| Knowledge of material science, chemical and environmental engineering. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |