Licensing Manager Administrative & Commercial Managers
SaveWhat 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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Where Do I Start?
Contract Law
The field of legal principles that govern written agreements between parties concerning the exchange of goods or services, including contractual obligations and termination.
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Skills You Need to Become a Licensing Manager
Essential Skills
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EssentialContract Law knowledge
The field of legal principles that govern written agreements between parties concerning the exchange of goods or services, including contractual obligations and termination.
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EssentialIntellectual Property Law knowledge
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
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EssentialFinancial Capability knowledge
Financial operations such as calculations, cost estimations, budget management taking relevant commercial and statistical data into account such as data for materials, supplies and manpower.
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EssentialAbide By Business Ethical Code Of Conducts skill
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EssentialAdhere To Organisational Guidelines skill
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
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EssentialApply Company Policies skill
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
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EssentialApply Strategic Thinking skill
Apply generation and effective application of business insights and possible opportunities, in order to achieve competitive business advantage on a long-term basis.
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EssentialBuild Business Relationships skill
Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.
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EssentialCarry Out Strategic Research skill
Research long term possibilities for improvements and plan steps to achieve them.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Purchasing And Contracting Regulations skill
Implement and monitor company activities in compliance with legal contracting and purchasing legislations.
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EssentialHandle Financial Transactions skill
Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.
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EssentialHave Computer Literacy skill
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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EssentialManage Financial Risk skill
Predict and manage financial risks, and identify procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialMeet Deadlines skill
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
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EssentialPerform Market Research skill
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialCompare Contractors' Bids skill
Compare proposals to award a contract in order to execute specified jobs within a prescribed frame of time.
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EssentialDevelop Licensing Agreements skill
Compose the conditions and terms related to assigning limited use rights for properties or services.
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EssentialEstablish Usage Policies skill
Establish, disseminate and update usage policies for licenses. A usage policy determines what is legally acceptable and what is not, and in which cases piracy is being committed.
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EssentialManage Licensee Portofolio skill
Handle data and files for all licensees that use the products, trademarks or services of a company under a licensing agreement.
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EssentialManage Licensing Fees skill
Handle and inspect licensing fees for a service/product provided under intellectual property right.
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EssentialMonitor Compliance With Licensing Agreements skill
Ensure that licensee is well aware of all terms, legal aspects and renewal aspects of the license that has been awarded.
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EssentialNegotiate Rights Of Use skill
Negotiate with the customers the precise terms at which the service will be sold.
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OptionalEmployment Law knowledge
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
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OptionalTeamwork Principles knowledge
The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
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OptionalBuild Rapport With People From Different Cultural Backgrounds skill
Understand and create a link with people from different cultures, countries, and ideologies without judgements or preconceptions.
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OptionalManaging A Business With Great Care skill
Detailed and thorough treatment of transactions, compliance with regulations and supervision of employees, safeguarding a smooth running of daily operations.
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OptionalSpeak Different Languages skill
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
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