# Licensing Manager

*/JobTypes/Licensing_Manager*

## Neighborhood

### Related (delivered by)

- [Psychometric Assessment Licensing](/Processes/Psychometric_Assessment_Licensing) — delivered by · Processes
- [Licensing Demand Campaign Management](/Processes/Licensing_Demand_Campaign_Management) — delivered by · Processes
- [Content Syndication Licensing](/Processes/Content_Syndication_Licensing) — delivered by · Processes
- [Branded Concept Licensing Integration](/Processes/Branded_Concept_Licensing_Integration) — delivered by · Processes
- [Manage contract availability by geography, channel and platform](/Processes/Manage_contract_availability_by_geography,_channel_and_platform) — delivered by · Processes
- [Contract for content asset licenses](/Processes/Contract_for_content_asset_licenses) — delivered by · Processes
- [Manage brand licensing and usage](/Processes/Manage_brand_licensing_and_usage) — delivered by · Processes
- [Identify licensing and co-branding opportunities](/Processes/Identify_licensing_and_co-branding_opportunities) — delivered by · Processes
- [Administer licensing terms](/Processes/Administer_licensing_terms) — delivered by · Processes
- [Acquire and license research knowledge](/Processes/Acquire_and_license_research_knowledge) — delivered by · Processes

### Related (signature role)

- [Stock Media Licensing Company](/CompanyTypes/Stock_Media_Licensing_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Content Licensors](/CompanyTypes/Content_Licensors) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Calendar Publisher](/CompanyTypes/Calendar_Publisher) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Licensed Merchandise Distributor](/CompanyTypes/Licensed_Merchandise_Distributor) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Licensed Character Card Publisher](/CompanyTypes/Licensed_Character_Card_Publisher) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Software Licensor](/CompanyTypes/Software_Licensor) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Licensed Toy Manufacturer](/CompanyTypes/Licensed_Toy_Manufacturer) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Professional Development Vendor](/CompanyTypes/Professional_Development_Vendor) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Learning Content Vendor](/CompanyTypes/Learning_Content_Vendor) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Patent Brokerage](/CompanyTypes/Patent_Brokerage) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Content Aggregator](/CompanyTypes/Content_Aggregator) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Content Aggregation Service](/CompanyTypes/Content_Aggregation_Service) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Technology Transfer Office](/CompanyTypes/Technology_Transfer_Office) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Seismic Data Provider](/CompanyTypes/Seismic_Data_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Talent and Rights Agency](/CompanyTypes/Talent_and_Rights_Agency) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Stock Media Provider](/CompanyTypes/Stock_Media_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Venture-Backed Novel Generation Startups](/CompanyTypes/Venture-Backed_Novel_Generation_Startups) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Licensed Brand Footwear Distributors](/CompanyTypes/Licensed_Brand_Footwear_Distributors) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Global Toy Conglomerates](/CompanyTypes/Global_Toy_Conglomerates) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Calendar & Planner Publishers](/CompanyTypes/Calendar_&_Planner_Publishers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Brand Licensee Wholesalers](/CompanyTypes/Brand_Licensee_Wholesalers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Corporate IP Holding Subsidiaries](/CompanyTypes/Corporate_IP_Holding_Subsidiaries) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Non-Sport Trading Card Publishers](/CompanyTypes/Non-Sport_Trading_Card_Publishers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Intellectual Property Holding Company (IPCo)](/CompanyTypes/Intellectual_Property_Holding_Company_(IPCo)) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Comic Book Publishers](/CompanyTypes/Comic_Book_Publishers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Production Music Library](/CompanyTypes/Production_Music_Library) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Audio Streaming Services](/CompanyTypes/Audio_Streaming_Services) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Franchisor Intellectual Property Holding Company](/CompanyTypes/Franchisor_Intellectual_Property_Holding_Company) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Licensing-Driven Concept Studio](/CompanyTypes/Licensing-Driven_Concept_Studio) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Licensed Collectible Studios](/CompanyTypes/Licensed_Collectible_Studios) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [IP Holding & Licensing Firms](/CompanyTypes/IP_Holding_&_Licensing_Firms) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Independent Record Label & Licensing Agency](/CompanyTypes/Independent_Record_Label_&_Licensing_Agency) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (staff)

- [Intellectual Property](/Departments/Intellectual_Property) — staff · Departments
- [Licensing](/Departments/Licensing) — staff · Departments
- [Business Affairs](/Departments/Business_Affairs) — staff · Departments

### Who staffs this

- [Merchant Nuclear Fleet Operators](/CompanyTypes/Merchant_Nuclear_Fleet_Operators) — staffs · CompanyTypes

### Perform

- [Resolve Rights and Clearance Conflicts](/Tasks/Resolve_Rights_and_Clearance_Conflicts) — perform · Tasks
- [Approve Product Use of Licensed Property](/Tasks/Approve_Product_Use_of_Licensed_Property) — perform · Tasks
- [Manage Licensee Relationships](/Tasks/Manage_Licensee_Relationships) — perform · Tasks
- [Oversee Royalty Compliance](/Tasks/Oversee_Royalty_Compliance) — perform · Tasks
- [Negotiate Licensing Agreements](/Tasks/Negotiate_Licensing_Agreements) — perform · Tasks
- [Report License Compliance Posture](/Tasks/Report_License_Compliance_Posture) — perform · Tasks
- [Liaise With Regulators](/Tasks/Liaise_With_Regulators) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain key partner relationships](/Tasks/Maintain_key_partner_relationships) — perform · Tasks
- [Manage the licensing deal portfolio and pipeline](/Tasks/Manage_the_licensing_deal_portfolio_and_pipeline) — perform · Tasks
- [Oversee deal execution and contract compliance](/Tasks/Oversee_deal_execution_and_contract_compliance) — perform · Tasks
- [Report licensing performance to leadership](/Tasks/Report_licensing_performance_to_leadership) — perform · Tasks
- [Set priorities and approve deal terms within authority](/Tasks/Set_priorities_and_approve_deal_terms_within_authority) — perform · Tasks
- [Supervise licensing negotiators and coordinators](/Tasks/Supervise_licensing_negotiators_and_coordinators) — perform · Tasks
- [Track royalty collection and reporting](/Tasks/Track_royalty_collection_and_reporting) — perform · Tasks
- [Resolve Complex Licensing Issues](/Tasks/Resolve_Complex_Licensing_Issues) — perform · Tasks
- [Manage Licensing Staff](/Tasks/Manage_Licensing_Staff) — perform · Tasks
- [Govern Renewal and Compliance Calendars](/Tasks/Govern_Renewal_and_Compliance_Calendars) — perform · Tasks
- [Oversee Licensing Operations](/Tasks/Oversee_Licensing_Operations) — perform · Tasks

### Required knowledge

- [Team Performance Management](/Knowledge/Team_Performance_Management) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Royalty Accounting](/Knowledge/Royalty_Accounting) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Royalty Structures](/Knowledge/Royalty_Structures) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [License Agreement Terms](/Knowledge/License_Agreement_Terms) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Intellectual Property Licensing](/Knowledge/Intellectual_Property_Licensing) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Deal-management workflows](/Knowledge/Deal-management_workflows) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Licensing and contract law](/Knowledge/Licensing_and_contract_law) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Multi-Jurisdiction Requirements](/Knowledge/Multi-Jurisdiction_Requirements) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Records Management](/Knowledge/Records_Management) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Regulatory Compliance](/Knowledge/Regulatory_Compliance) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Licensing Regulations](/Knowledge/Licensing_Regulations) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Required skills

- [Relationship Management](/Skills/Relationship_Management) — requires skill · Skills
- [Contract Negotiation](/Skills/Contract_Negotiation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Royalty Auditing](/Skills/Royalty_Auditing) — requires skill · Skills
- [Contract oversight](/Skills/Contract_oversight) — requires skill · Skills
- [Deal pipeline management](/Skills/Deal_pipeline_management) — requires skill · Skills
- [Royalty tracking](/Skills/Royalty_tracking) — requires skill · Skills
- [Team supervision](/Skills/Team_supervision) — requires skill · Skills
- [Compliance Oversight](/Skills/Compliance_Oversight) — requires skill · Skills
- [Program Management](/Skills/Program_Management) — requires skill · Skills
- [Regulatory Liaison](/Skills/Regulatory_Liaison) — requires skill · Skills

### Requires ability

- [Number Facility](/Ability/Number_Facility) — requires ability · Ability
- [Decision making](/Ability/Decision_making) — requires ability · Ability
- [Oral expression](/Ability/Oral_expression) — requires ability · Ability
- [Planning and prioritization](/Ability/Planning_and_prioritization) — requires ability · Ability
- [Problem sensitivity](/Ability/Problem_sensitivity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Information Ordering](/Ability/Information_Ordering) — requires ability · Ability
- [Deductive Reasoning](/Ability/Deductive_Reasoning) — requires ability · Ability

### Engage in

- [Negotiate Licensing Agreements](/Activities/Negotiate_Licensing_Agreements) — engage in · Activities
- [Oversee Royalty Compliance](/Activities/Oversee_Royalty_Compliance) — engage in · Activities
- [Manage the licensing deal portfolio and pipeline](/Activities/Manage_the_licensing_deal_portfolio_and_pipeline) — engage in · Activities
- [Oversee deal execution and contract compliance](/Activities/Oversee_deal_execution_and_contract_compliance) — engage in · Activities
- [Supervise licensing negotiators and coordinators](/Activities/Supervise_licensing_negotiators_and_coordinators) — engage in · Activities
- [Resolve Complex Licensing Issues](/Activities/Resolve_Complex_Licensing_Issues) — engage in · Activities
- [Govern Renewal and Compliance Calendars](/Activities/Govern_Renewal_and_Compliance_Calendars) — engage in · Activities

### Uses software

- [Contract Management System](/Software/Contract_Management_System) — uses software · Software
- [Royalty Management Software](/Software/Royalty_Management_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Spreadsheet software](/Software/Spreadsheet_software) — uses software · Software
- [CRM platform](/Software/CRM_platform) — uses software · Software
- [Contract lifecycle management system](/Software/Contract_lifecycle_management_system) — uses software · Software
- [Reporting tools](/Software/Reporting_tools) — uses software · Software
- [Compliance Management System](/Software/Compliance_Management_System) — uses software · Software
- [License Management Software](/Software/License_Management_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Microsoft Excel](/Software/Microsoft_Excel) — uses software · Software

### Type of

- [Business Operations Specialists, All Other](/Occupations/Business_Operations_Specialists,_All_Other) — type of · Occupations
- [General and Operations Managers](/Occupations/General_and_Operations_Managers) — type of · Occupations
- [Compliance Officers](/Occupations/Compliance_Officers) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [approval of licensee product samples tracked across email threads](/Problems/approval_of_licensee_product_samples_tracked_across_email_threads) — exposes problem · Problems
- [license-territory/term conflicts surface only at renewal](/Problems/license-territory%2Fterm_conflicts_surface_only_at_renewal) — exposes problem · Problems
- [audit of underreported royalties triggered manually, rarely](/Problems/audit_of_underreported_royalties_triggered_manually,_rarely) — exposes problem · Problems
- [royalty statements reconciled by hand against licensee sales reports](/Problems/royalty_statements_reconciled_by_hand_against_licensee_sales_reports) — exposes problem · Problems