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LICENSING ASSOCIATE The University of Alabama at Birmingham General Responsibilities: This position exists only in the UAB Research Foundation. Evaluates, protects and markets invented products ...

Houston Methodist

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Licensing Associate is responsible for assisting the Director to the Office of Technology Transfer so as to identify, manage, and commercialize the intellectual ...

UAB St. Vincent's

$70 - $90/hr

Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: * Required professional licensure ...

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Licensing Associates are professionals who manage and facilitate the process of licensing intellectual property, such as patents, copyrights, or trademarks, for organizations like universities, research institutions, or corporations. They work to identify commercial opportunities, negotiate licensing agreements, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies. Licensing Associates often serve as a bridge between inventors, legal teams, and potential business partners to maximize the value of intellectual property assets.

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LICENSING ASSOCIATE

Birmingham, AL • On-site

UAB NOVA RENT
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$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

LICENSING ASSOCIATE
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
General Responsibilities:
This position exists only in the UAB Research Foundation. Evaluates, protects and markets invented products, processes and/or intellectual property. Manages patent portfolios, coordinates and facilitates licensing negotiations and agreements for invented products, processes and/or intellectual property. Facilitates the creation of start-up companies that are spun out of the University. Facilitates interinstitutional agreements between the University and sister institutions. Assist in the management of material transfer agreements coming into and out of the University along with consortium research agreements between UAB and other entities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with industry partners to support the marketing and commercialization of UAB technologies and intellectual property.
2. Promote UAB technologies and inventions to prospective licensees and industry partners through phone calls, email, written correspondence, online platforms, and professional networking events.
3. Prepare, review, and execute confidentiality agreements and other routine agreements with external companies to facilitate technology evaluation and collaboration.
4. Support senior Technology Licensing Officers in evaluating invention disclosures, coordinating intellectual property protection, developing commercialization strategies, marketing technologies, and negotiating licensing opportunities.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Pay Range : $70,425 - $90,000
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
Preferred:
• Biology background preferred.
• Prepare technical abstracts and other scientific summaries to support technology marketing and commercialization efforts.
• Conduct and initiate technical, patent, and commercial market research to assess the scientific, competitive, and commercial potential of UAB technologies.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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