Executive Director, Intellectual Property & Licensing
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Brand Partnerships & Licensing, the Executive Director provides vision, leadership, and operational oversight for a broad range of intellectual property protection, licensing, and commercial development activities.
The Executive Director will align intellectual property management with UTK’s institutional and athletic brand, corporate partnerships, and commercialization goals, ensuring that trademark, copyright and related creative works are translated into meaningful strategies, supporting efforts to expand and elevate our brand. The role sits at the intersection of business and brand advancement, requiring both technical expertise and collaborative leadership with key campus stakeholders.
Director of Licensing & Trademarks (Licensing & Trademarks Leader)
Indiana University
As a strategic brand ambassador for Indiana University, the Licensing and Trademarks Leader leads the university's trademark licensing program with a focus on revenue growth, exceptional customer experience, and brand integrity across 9 distinct IU campus brands. The position is responsible for cultivating high-impact partnerships, developing innovative licensed products, and ensuring that every touchpoint with IU trademarks reflects the university's legacy, values, and excellence. This role embodies IU's mission by turning brand stewardship into a catalyst for revenue growth, student opportunity, community pride, and market leadership.