This position is responsible for managing the identification, evaluation protection and commercialization of intellectual property rights. Works with FSU faculty and staff to evaluate research developments to identify potential commercial opportunities, obtain invention disclosures, advise on best practices in order to maximum revenue potential for IP license, and initiates strategies for success. Works with outside firms to design protection for identified intellectual property. Independently negotiates and drafts legal license agreements developing terms, structure, and agreement language with established companies and/or identifies potential startup company opportunities.
With regards to startup companies, works to identify potential entrepreneurs and help direct them to resources available for establishing a company capable of successfully licensing University IP; fosters relationships between licensee and faculty/staff inventors to aid in commercialization of licensed IP, including the facilitation and encouragement of sponsored research in the inventors' laboratories. The position also manages a portfolio of license agreements and ensures contract terms are met in a timely manner by licensee.
Serves as university representative responsible for dissemination of information through various forms of presentations to internal and external groups affiliated with or interested in FSU research and IP; represents department at designated local, regional, and national intellectual property programs, conferences, business meetings and related events; develops office marketing plan and oversees social media strategy, trends, reporting and success rate campaigns. Responsible for day-to-day training, guidance and mentorship to junior staff members and department intern(s). Assists with special projects as designated by the director on an as needed basis.
Provides hands-on support to Office of Commercialization programs and events to include, but not limited to: university internal distribution of grants; events displaying University technologies/intellectual property; faculty and staff recognition events; and any other program, projects or events that Office of Commercialization is involved in or supports.
