Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago
Junior Licensing Officer (6237U), Office of Intellectual Property and Industry Research Alliances -
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$92K/yr - $95K/yrThe University of California, Berkeley is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. The Junior Licensing Officer will support patent and licensing activities in the Office of Technology Licensing, focusing on physical sciences and engaging in various IP-related tasks, including negotiation and compliance monitoring.
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Responsibilities
Under general supervision, negotiates material testing and transfer agreements
Monitors licensee compliance with all licensing obligations, works with more senior level officers to intervene or initiate action when commitments are not met
Participates in the marketing efforts of new technology to potential industrial partners and startups
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
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
Under general supervision, advises on basic intellectual property clauses, contracts and agreements in sponsored and collaborative research agreements
Assists with conducting legal and or policy analysis and recommends exceptions to policy
Applies professional intellectual property/technology transfer concepts to analyze and develop commercialization strategies
Assists with determining patentability of institution's inventions
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Preferred
Ability to market technology to industrial partners; knowledge of contracts and grants
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University
Eligible for up to 50% hybrid work
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