Structuring Patent Licensing Transactions : Leading Lawyers on Structuring Terms, Negotiating License Agreements, and Closing Deals

by Aspatore Books

• ISBN13: 9781596226265
• ISBN10: 1596226269
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-12-30
• Publisher: Thomson Reuters

Summary

Structuring Patent Licensing Transactions is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for creating and negotiating patent license agreements on behalf of clients. Featuring partners and shareholders from some of the nation's leading firms, these experts guide the reader through the various types of licensing situations, including the unique benefits and challenges associated with each. These top lawyers reveal their advice on drafting applications, performing due diligence for in-licensing opportunities, negotiating with licensees, and creating license agreements that create value for both parties. From educating clients on the importance of protecting intellectual property to discussing the financial implications of licensing, these authors explain the need for companies to protect and exploit innovative ideas. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating a challenging area of law.

Table of Contents

The Role of Patent Counsel in Patent Licensing Transactions	p. 9
Protecting, Exploiting, and Defending Inventions	p. 25
Strategies for Patent Licensing	p. 41
Structuring Pre-Transaction IP Due Diligence	p. 57
Thinking Strategically to Achieve the Clients Goals	p. 69
Licensing from the Perspective of the Patent Specialist	p. 77
Licensing Concerns of an Inventor-Licensor	p. 89
Creating a Win-Win Situation	p. 97
Getting Involved Early and Making a Difference	p. 109
Appendices	p. 117
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