Ip Legal Advisor

10 hours ago

Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Professional and Support**:
DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

IP LEGAL ADVISOR

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

JOB PURPOSE:
Serve as the primary Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Advisor for the University of Pretoria's Directorate of Research and Innovation (DRI), ensuring strict compliance with IP policies, legislation, and regulations while facilitating research, innovation, and industry collaborations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Negotiate and draft legal research contracts, commercialization contracts and formalize collaborations with industry partners:

- Serve as the dedicated Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Advisor for DRI. Ensure strict compliance with the University of Pretoria’s (UP) IP policy, current IP legislation, and other pertinent laws and regulations;
- Oversee the implementation of the Contract Research Policy, the Intellectual Property Policy, and the Intellectual Property and Compliance Regulations, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and legal requirements;
- Promote and facilitate contract research and innovation at the University of Pretoria. This includes developing strategies to access research and innovation opportunities, and defining and implementing pathways to market for UP’s technological innovation;
- Identify industry partners and provide expert legal advice on potential licensing agreements. Work proactively to establish beneficial collaborations and agreements that advance UP's research and innovation objectives;
- Negotiate, draft, review, and approve research contracts. Ensure that all documents meet legal standards and protect the interests of the university;
- Intellectual property due diligence and support:

- Analyse and evaluate new invention disclosures for potential IP protection and commercialization;
- Organize and actively participate in IP evaluation committee meetings to assess the viability of IP protection and commercialization strategies;
- Prepare comprehensive IP due diligence reports to support decision-making processes for IP protection and commercialization;
- Ensure analysis of needs and implementation of interventions as per needs;
- General management of UP IP portfolio and stakeholder management:

- Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved in IP management and commercialization;
- Ensure robust protection and enforcement of UP IP rights;
- Expand and diversify the UP IP portfolio;
- Identify and mitigate risks related to UP IP management;
- Complete the relevant NIPMO forms to inform NIPMO of the intention to lapse specific patents;
- Conducting IP audits.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Relevant Bachelor’s / BTech Degree; with
- A total of five years’ experience in:

- Technology transfer;
- Working with intellectual property registration.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Knowledge of:

- The Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act, 2008 (Act No. 51 of 2008);
- Familiarity with research management and research funding mechanisms;
- Technical competencies:

- Highly analytical and effective problem solver;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Behavioural competencies:

- Ability to work in a team;
- Ability to work under pressure.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- An LLB degree; with
- A six years’ experience in a technology transfer office;
- Membership with SARIMA;
- Member of the Licence Executive Society.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE: 24 January 2025
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._

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