Delivered jointly by LES B&I (Licensing Executives Society, Britain and Ireland) and KEUK (Knowledge Exchange UK), this one-day course is essential for understanding how to successfully engage with, and licence technology from, universities.  Our practical course equips delegates with the skills and confidence to structure deals effectively, empowering them to negotiate key terms in diverse agreements.

Core content

• Gain insight into how Universities and their Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) work
• Learn how to identify technology at Unis
• Understand the drivers for university IP licensing and tips for negotiating key terms in an IP licence
• Explore the funding and incentives available to support successful collaborative partnerships with universities.

Learning Objective content

1. Understanding legal frameworks and regulatory consideration
2. Identify what a University want from a deal
3. Knowing the role of Tech transfer Office  and key stakeholders
4. Knowing how to search for technologies and the range of collaboration approaches
5. Understand how to negotiate the terms of a licence agreement
6. Identify sources of funding for collaboration

Who is this for?

This course is ideal for all those interested in understanding better licensing of IP from the universities and how to engage with the university sector including:

• Licensing executives in industry
• Professional IP Practitioners
• New entrants to the university knowledge exchange /innovation system
• Student entrepreneurs

A basic understanding on IP is beneficial.

Early Bird registration available until 31 December!