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
Certifications:
- CPD: 12 hours for your records
- Certificate of completion
Course Content
Day 1
Competition law - introduction
Competition law - technology-related block exemptions
Ancillary agreements
Technology transfer agreements
International contract disputes
Dispute resolution mechanisms
R&D agreements
PRACTICAL WORKSHOP: Review of a technology licence
PRACTICAL WORKSHOP: Negotiation of a technology licence
Who Should Attend
This course is for all those who need to gain knowledge and experience of cross-border technology transfer and licensing 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
