Description
The University of Missouri State seeks a contractor to operate, expand, and manage its trademark licensing program for a two‑year base period, with up to three one‑year extensions. The contractor will recruit and onboard licensees, draft and administer licensing agreements, collect and report royalties, enforce trademark rights, and provide a secure web‑based artwork review platform. Additional responsibilities include compliance guidance, quality assurance, audit support, and strategic growth planning.
• Recruit, on‑board, and manage licensee relationships; prepare and enforce licensing agreements.
• Provide a web‑based artwork submission, review, and approval system with audit trails and role‑based access.
• Administer royalty collection, quarterly reporting, and support university audits; develop annual growth plans and enforcement activities.
• Maintain records for at least five years, comply with insurance, accessibility, and non‑discrimination requirements.
• Compensation is royalty‑percentage based; no direct fees to the university.