Licensing Associate

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Panther Innovations (PI) at Georgia State University helps move research discoveries from the laboratory into practical use by developing and protecting intellectual property and making innovations available to business, industry, and trade partners. The Licensing Associate joins the university’s technology transfer team and works with investigators to discover, analyze, protect, market, and commercialize innovations. The role works closely with faculty, legal affairs, GSURF, OSPA, other university partners, federal agencies, and licensees. It reviews invention disclosures and assesses discoveries for commercial potential, supports patent protection and prosecution, manages intellectual property portfolios and faculty relationships, promotes innovations to industry, and negotiates commercialization agreements. The position reports directly to the Director, Panther Innovations and has no direct reports.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Life Science or a related field and one year of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge and understanding of U.S. patent and contract law.
Experience working in a university administrative setting or business.
RTTP or CLP certification.

Responsibilities

Review, research, and assess new discoveries and innovations for commercial value, patentability, marketability, and technical understanding.
Assist Georgia State legal counsel in seeking patent protection for Georgia State inventions and managing patent prosecution activities.
Manage intellectual property portfolios and associated faculty relationships.
Provide feedback and guidance to faculty regarding inventions and discoveries, and help faculty navigate the patent process.
Help faculty seek additional funding and resources to further develop Georgia State inventions and discoveries.
Market innovations to potential industry partners and participate in other business development activities.
Negotiate contracts related to commercialization, including non-disclosure agreements and license agreements.
Assist OTTC and other research administration staff in raising local, regional, and national awareness of commercialization activities and research at Georgia State.
Participate in professional development and training opportunities.