Intellectual Property Licensing (E)

Catalog description

This course will examine the key legal issues involved when a company wishes to license intellectual property, either as the licensor or the licensee. Issues that will be discussed in class include (1) the nature and sources of licensing law, (2) essential IP licensing terms for trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, (3) common pitfalls in drafting licenses, (4) the benefits and drawbacks of IP licensing, and (5) alternatives to the licensing model. At the end of the course, students will be able to identify the key issues that should be addressed when advising clients on licensing IP and when drafting IP licensing agreements.