Ip Due Diligence Officer - South Kensington, United Kingdom - Imperial College London

Imperial College London

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South Kensington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

As an IP Due Diligence Officer, you will use your knowledge to establish ownership, and review funding contracts and resolve encumbrances relating to intellectual property generated at Imperial College.

You will work with teams across Imperial's Enterprise Division, to advise on any obligations relating to the IP portfolio prior to its commercialisation, while supporting Imperial's technology commercialisation activities.

You will also report to funding partners and joint-owners, to meet third party obligations and resolve encumbrances.

Enterprise is the College's Division dedicated to industry interactions and academic business ventures.

It is a dynamic, fast-paced division that drives forward strategically important commercial engagements, enhancing the College's core mission, particularly in technology transfer and industry collaborations.

Duties and responsibilities:

You will be responsible for handling a portfolio of IP cases arising from Imperial research progressing them through IP due diligence to identify third party obligations prior to commercialisation.

As a service provider, your main duties will include:

Reviewing of inventor funding terms and conditions and relevant research contracts, to assess and advise on encumbrances and obligations
Ensuring all relevant information on the IP due diligence of a case is captured and recorded and that the process is completed prior to assignment of IP
Maintaining a close relationship with the IPC teams to ensure prioritisation of IP due diligence work meets commercial priorities
Notifying funders and negotiating thirdparty rights to resolve encumbrances identified during the IP due diligence review
Acting in an advisory capacity to different teams, in relation to research funding IP terms, particularly with respect to major charity funders and revenue distribution models;

Essential requirements:

To be successful in this role you will have:

Experience in a contract or licensing support role, corporate legal support or licence management role in a university or commercial environment.
A sound understating of Intellectual Property
Outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and prioritise work for self and others;
Have a methodical and organised approach to work
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
Have a good solid understanding of Microsoft Excel and databases or Customer Relationship Management systems

Further information:

Closing date: 27th August 2023 (midnight BST)

Documents:

- IP Due Diligence Officer -