This Program Covers

How to Protect Your Interests in

• Licensor Technology Contracts

• Supplier, Contractor Contracts

• Consultant/ Design Contracts

• Contract Administration of Licensor Technology Contracts (Including Software Development Contracts)

• How to Protect your Designs, Trade Marks, Process Improvements and R&D Achievements?

• GATT/WTO/TRIPS – How liabilities may occur even on your Global Operations even where your country has not presently accepted full obligations.

Registration Recommendation...

It is recommended that your organization consider nominating two or more participants together for this program so that they can work as a team during and after the program - this will assist in reinforcing learning and practical application of the knowledge gained. This is only a recommendation - single registrations will also be considered.

Why You May Need to Attend this Program…

We are living in a knowledge driven economy.

The real value of an organization's worth lies in the competitive advantage it has. Patents, Copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and technical knowhow constitute an important source of competitive advantage. These need to be secured, protected and safeguarded. WTO and TRIPS agreement imposes important responsibilities, liabilities and opportunities in the way we Purchase, Procure, Develop, Research, License and Implement Improvements. This program covers all these issues and directs your attention to the Systems you need to establish to protect your interests.

Tough Worldwide Patent Recognition and Enforcement is around the corner. Organizations and individuals are rushing to protect themselves from Patent Infringement Claims and to get their innovations patented in the hope of future earnings and protection of their interests. Your organization's Liabilities about patents in set to increase dramatically in the coming years. Potential Claims may run into millions of dollars unless a strategy is worked out today to minimize exposure to Intellectual Property Claims.

You will get a thorough understanding of IP Laws, IP Regulations, IP Procedures, WTO, TRIPS, Contract Provisions, Contract Administration, Protection against Claims and Negotiating Claim Settlements.

 Program Part  1  - Core Issues

• Intellectual Property Rights – Designs, Trade Marks, Copyright, Patents, Technology Proprietary Information

• Understanding Legal Aspects of doing business.

• Intellectual Property Provisions in Agreements: Licensor, Designer, Contractor, EPC Contractor or Supplier. Practical Enforcement Issues, Risks and Indemnity.

• WTO, TRIPS Patents. International Applicability and Implications for Global Organizations.

• Patent Laws Patenting Procedure - Registration Systems,  Proceedings and Dispute Resolution.

• Industry Business Intellectual Property Issues.

Program Part 2

• Risk Management

• Procedure Strategy for Fighting Infringement Claims:-

  • Where Indemnity exists

  • Where no Indemnity exists

  • Where Indemnity exists but is practically unenforceable or unreliable.

• Patent Information Access Search. How to keep yourself Informed of Patent Developments in Your Field/s of Interest

• Marketing your Patent.

• Intellectual Property Issues and Contractual Arrangements in Joint Venture/Partnership Technology Development Projects.

• Step-by-Step Methodology to File your Own patents or Get the Most from your Consultant or lawyer.

Protecting Your Organization Against Liability Claims on

LICENSE AGREEMENTS CONTRACTS

• The Business Nature and Purpose of License Agreements

• Typical Issues of Concern and Risks

• Contractual Issues and Contract Administration of License Agreements...

  • Typical Provisions

  • Interpretation of the Provisions

  • Effective Contract Administration

  • Good Practices - Checklist of Do's and Don'ts

• Contractual Issues Covered in Detail Include:-

  • License Agreements Contracts

  • License Right - Coverage/Limitations

  • Payments Other Considerations

  • Other Rights Obligations

  • Duration Issues

  • Termination Issues

  • Including...

    • Warranties

    • Indemnification

    • Agreement Period

    • Liability Period

    • Limitation of Rights and Liabilities

    • Confidentiality Clause

    • Remedies for Breach - Damages and Forum for Dispute Resolution

    • Technical Support to be Provided - Training, Technical Details and Documentation

    • Technical Up gradation and Access to Future Technological Improvements

    • If Licensee Makes Process Improvements - Rights, Effect on Indemnities and Marketing

    • Fees, Costs and Additional Costs (Variations)

    • Claims and Counter-Claims on License Agreements

For Latest Program Schedule Email:

     ip303@EuroTraining.com