Director of Licensing and Trademarks

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Director of Licensing and Trademarks oversees the strategic management of the University of South Florida’s trademark licensing program. This role ensures proper use and protection of institutional marks, manages licensing partnerships, promotes brand visibility, and drives revenue generation in accordance with university standards. A core responsibility includes identifying, evaluating, protecting, and commercializing the University’s intellectual property rights to maximize value and safeguard institutional assets. The position requires collaboration across university departments, including Athletics and Auxiliary Services, and supports student-athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives through licensing opportunities.

Requirements

• The position requires collaboration across university departments, including Athletics and Auxiliary Services.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the strategic management of the University of South Florida’s trademark licensing program.
• Ensures proper use and protection of institutional marks.
• Manages licensing partnerships.
• Promotes brand visibility.
• Drives revenue generation in accordance with university standards.
• Identifies, evaluates, protects, and commercializes the University’s intellectual property rights to maximize value and safeguard institutional assets.
• Supports student-athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives through licensing opportunities.

Benefits

• medical, dental and life insurance plans
• retirement plan options
• employee and dependent tuition programs
• generous leave
• hundreds of employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed