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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.

1221.3.2.1.2 ISCO 1221 ESCO source
Competences
29
Groups
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Essential
24
Optional
5

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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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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financial capability

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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intellectual property law

The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.

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Essential skills and competences 21 competences

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establish usage policies

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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manage licensee portofolio

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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negotiate rights of use

Negotiate with the customers the precise terms at which the service will be sold.

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Sector-specific

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abide by business ethical code of conducts

Conform and follow the ethical code of conducts promoted by companies and businesses at large. Ensure that operations and activities do comply with the code of conduct and ethical operations the supply chain throughout.

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ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations

Implement and monitor company activities in compliance with legal contracting and purchasing legislations.

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manage licensing fees

Handle and inspect licensing fees for a service/product provided under intellectual property right.

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monitor compliance with licensing agreements

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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adhere to organisational guidelines

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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apply company policies

Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.

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apply strategic thinking

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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build business relationships

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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carry out strategic research

Research long term possibilities for improvements and plan steps to achieve them.

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compare contractors' bids

Compare proposals to award a contract in order to execute specified jobs within a prescribed frame of time.

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develop licensing agreements

Compose the conditions and terms related to assigning limited use rights for properties or services.

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handle financial transactions

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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have computer literacy

Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

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manage financial risk

Predict and manage financial risks, and identify procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.

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manage staff

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 the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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meet deadlines

Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

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perform market research

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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use different communication channels

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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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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Cross-sector

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employment law

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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teamwork principles

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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Optional skills and competences 3 competences

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build rapport with people from different cultural backgrounds

Understand and create a link with people from different cultures, countries, and ideologies without judgements or preconceptions.

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managing a business with great care

Detailed and thorough treatment of transactions, compliance with regulations and supervision of employees, safeguarding a smooth running of daily operations.

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Cross-sector

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speak different languages

Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.

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