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North Carolina State University

Director, NC State Trademark Licensing & Brand Protection

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ June 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

North Carolina State University is hiring a Director for Trademark Licensing & Brand Protection. This role directs all functions of the university's trademark licensing program, leads strategy development, approves trademark use requests, manages licensing guidelines, coordinates with licensing agents, and oversees budgets and legal consultations to protect and elevate the university's brand.

Highlights

  • Lead strategy and manage daily operations of NC State's trademark licensing program.
  • Approve trademark and logo use requests from commercial entities, university departments, and affiliated organizations.
  • Draft and maintain licensing guidelines and manage the trademark licensing website.
  • Coordinate contract with licensing agent Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC).
  • Collaborate with university general counsel and private trademark attorneys for legal advice.
  • Budget and monitor trademark licensing revenues and expenditures.
  • Require knowledge of trademark licensing, brand intellectual property, contracts, and related laws.
  • Strong negotiation, marketing, project management, personnel, and budget management skills required.
  • Proficiency with Mac OSX and Windows desktop environments.
  • Required minimum education: post-Baccalaureate degree with 3+ years relevant experience or bachelor’s with 5+ years experience.
  • Preferred: 5+ years in trademark licensing/brand management in universities, labels, retail, or agencies.
  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required within 60 days of start.
  • Position housed in NC State Office of Strategic Brand Management, supporting university’s mission and brand goals.