Licensing manager

Also searched as: Agente de patentes y marcas

Code 1221.3.2.1.2

What does a Licensing manager do?

Licensing managers oversee licenses and rights of a company regarding use of its products or intellectual property. They ensure that third parties comply with specified agreements and contracts, and negotiate with and maintain relationships between both parties.

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Essential skills

Knowledge

  • intellectual property law
  • financial capability
  • contract law

Skills and competences

  • apply company policies
  • apply strategic thinking
  • compare contractors' bids
  • build business relationships
  • develop licensing agreements
  • establish usage policies
  • ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
  • manage licensing fees
  • manage financial risk
  • manage licensee portofolio
  • carry out strategic research
  • abide by business ethical code of conducts
  • monitor compliance with licensing agreements
  • have computer literacy
  • use different communication channels

Transversal competences

  • meet deadlines
  • handle financial transactions
  • manage staff
  • negotiate rights of use
  • perform market research
  • adhere to organisational guidelines

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences