Technology transfer and licensing agreements are frequently used by commercial entities and public or quasi-public bodies for the development of new business prospects and for cross-border expansion. This two-day seminar will give practical advice on the legal and commercial considerations essential for securing a successful deal.
The programme offers a comprehensive overview of all the key matters to be considered - by the licensor and the licensee - when dealing with international technology transfer and licensing agreements.
This seminar is not jurisdiction-specific and is therefore ideal for those working both in the UK and overseas.
Benefits of attending:
- Learn how to critically review the terms in international technology transfer and licensing agreements
- Assess the benefits and concerns of the contracting parties under an international technology transfer and licensing agreement
- Understand EU law governing international technology transfer and licensing agreements
- Review the impact of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
- Draft and negotiate key terms in an international technology transfer and licensing agreement more effectively
- Effectively negotiate royalty rates to the best commercial advantage
- Understand and advise on cross-jurisdictional concerns and key terms
The key objectives
By attending this course you will:
- Understand how to critically review the terms in an international technology transfer and licensing agreement
- Learn how to assess the benefits and concerns of the contracting parties under an international technology transfer and licensing agreement
- Gain knowledge of EU law governing international technology transfer and licensing agreements
- Be able to draft and negotiate key terms in an international technology transfer and licensing agreement more effectively
- Find out how to negotiate royalty rates more successfully
- Appreciate and be able to better advise on cross-jurisdictional concerns and key terms
Course Content
Day 1
Course Provider
Michala Meiselles ,
Solicitor, Law Lecturer & Author ,
Derby Law SchoolMichala Meiselles is a solicitor in England and Wales specialising in international business law, cross-border transactions and compliance. She has been working as a lawyer since 1994 and qualified as a solicitor in 1999. Starting off her career at Berrymans Lace Mawer, she has since worked in private practice and as in-house legal counsel for local government. Over a decade ago, Michala created her own dedicated consultancy firm, which she presently directs, providing business and legal solutions to multinationals, public sector entities and international organisations. In her work as a solicitor and international lawyer (operating in England, France, Canada and the US), she advises on compliance (inter alia anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering and sanctions), trade finance, import and export, licensing, distribution, agency and foreign direct investment.
Michala is also a senior law lecturer at Derby Law School, where she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate law, and a visiting professor of law at Université Jean Moulin (France) and the Law School of University of Western Ontario (Western Law).
She is author of a book entitled ‘International Commercial Agreements – An Edinburgh Law Guide’ published by Edinburgh University Press (2013) and has published several articles. She is presently writing a book on international licences covering technology transfer agreements, competition law and cross-border dispute resolution for Oxford University Press.
Who Should Attend
All those who need to gain knowledge and experience of cross-border commercial contracts including:
- In-house counsel
- Commercial and contract managers
- Business development managers
- Trainee solicitors
- Attorneys
- Private practice lawyers
- R&D personnel
- Licensing executives wanting a refresher
By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Understand and draft international technology transfer and licensing agreements
- Draft and negotiate key terms more effectively
- Understand and advise on cross-jurisdictional concerns and key terms
