Intellectual Property Manager

## Intellectual Property Manager Apply:
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** Department
* * Press Books Contracts And Intellectual Property
** About the Department
** Since its origins in 1890, the University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Through our books and journals, we seek not only to advance scholarly conversation within and across traditional disciplines but, in keeping with the University of Chicago's experimental tradition, to help define new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor.
** Job Summary
** The Intellectual Property Manager reports to the Director of Intellectual Property in the Books Division of the University of Chicago Press. The IP Manager provides support for the acquisition and publication of new content in the Books and Journals Divisions, assists the Director of Intellectual Property with audio rights strategy and licensing, and oversees the work of the Copyright and Permissions Coordinator, which includes the processing of permissions requests for re-use of the Press’s books and journals content and registering copyright for all Press publications.

These activities enhance the global presence and impact of the Press and its authors and make key contributions to the Press’s income. The position is based on the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus and location in the Chicago area will be required.
** Responsibilities
* ** Drafts and issues all original book publication and series contracts as well as amendments, cancellations, subsidy agreements, and specialized contributor agreements; assists the Director of IP with the drafting and issuing of co-publication agreements.
* Assists the International Rights Manager with the acquisition of translation rights, including process tracking and submitting advance payment requests.
* Assists the Paperbacks Editor with the management of backlist reprint title renewals, including process tracking, data management, and reviewing renewal agreements proposed by licensors.
* Maintains and updates contracts and permissions templates and boilerplate language on an ongoing basis in accordance with evolving trends in intellectual property and industry best practices.
* Maintains contracts, rights, and permissions data in Press databases.
* Maintains the digital archive of legal documents related to Press books content.
* Acts as a liaison to other Press departments to help facilitate the publishing process, especially consulting on 3rd party permissions issues, serial licensing agreements, and use of materials from Books Division titles for publicity, marketing, and design/production purposes.
* Serves as a liaison to publishers, agents, authors, and the general public regarding Press IP.
* Analyzes publication agreements and assesses rights held by the Press in order to make independent decisions regarding future use or re-use of Press IP.
* Provides training and guidance to Publishers, Managing Editors, and other journals staff on questions pertaining to 3rd party permissions issues.
* Maintains a digital archive of legal documents related to journal acquisitions and licensing agreements.
* Trains and supervises the Permissions & Copyright Coordinator and student assistants, oversees the Coordinator’s work evaluating and granting permissions requests and filing for copyright registration, ensuring compliance with Press policies and governmental requirements, and providing guidance to enhance decision-making accuracy and efficiency.
* Analyzes permissions activity to help determine updates to fee structures and identify…