This advanced legal training course equips corporate counsel, transactional attorneys, and business development professionals with the legal, strategic, and operational skills needed to structure, negotiate, and enforce licensing agreements and technology transfer arrangements across jurisdictions. Focusing on the lifecycle of technology-based deals, the course emphasizes drafting precision, risk mitigation, cross-border compliance, valuation strategies, and dispute management. Participants will learn how to translate complex innovations into revenue-generating legal instruments while safeguarding IP, avoiding regulatory pitfalls, and aligning legal terms with business objectives.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Structure various types of licensing agreements and technology transfer deals based on industry and jurisdiction.
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Draft enforceable and strategic clauses covering scope, exclusivity, royalties, and improvements.
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Evaluate IP ownership and contribution rights in joint development and tech transfer contexts.
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Navigate U.S. and international legal frameworks affecting licensing (e.g., antitrust, export control, IP laws).
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Manage risk through indemnities, warranties, dispute resolution provisions, and termination mechanics.
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Execute cross-border compliance, tax, and enforcement strategies tied to licensing arrangements.
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Lead negotiations with a deal-oriented, risk-sensitive, and enforceability-focused legal mindset.
