Intellectual Property Manager

Hong Kong Baptist University

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage, protect, and maintain the university's IP portfolio including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Assess commercial potential of university inventions and coordinate IP licensing and technology transfer strategies.
Serve as primary contact between researchers, faculty, external partners, and legal advisors on IP matters.
Assist in developing and implementing institutional IP policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Ensure proper management of IP documentation and compliance with relevant IP laws and regulations.
Prepare, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements such as NDAs, MTAs, and licensing agreements.
Organize IP awareness programs, training, and workshops for staff and students.
Prepare regular reports on IP activities and outcomes to senior management and relevant bodies.
Stay current with developments in IP law, technology transfer, and commercialisation opportunities.
Work with entrepreneurship and licensing teams to translate research outputs into societal impact.

Bachelor's degree or above in Science, Engineering, Law, Business Administration, or related discipline.
At least 4–7 years of relevant experience in intellectual property management or technology transfer.
Solid knowledge of intellectual property laws and regulations.
Experience in academic, research, or innovation environments is preferred.
Higher degree or relevant professional qualifications is an advantage.