Commercialising IP - Mastering IP Licensing in Practice

Introduction

AI breakthroughs, electrified transport, renewable energy, and advanced navigation systems are generating an explosion of patents and software and with them, major licensing opportunities.

Wherever technical R&D happens, whether in hardware or software, valuable intellectual property is created. One powerful way to monetise these assets is by licensing them - granting others permission to use your IP in exchange for real commercial value. While many discuss licensing in theory, far fewer understand how it works in practice.

This new virtual classroom seminar goes beyond legal theory to focus on the real-world process of IP licensing. From identifying viable assets to negotiating agreements and securing revenue, you will gain practical, experience-driven insights, especially in the critical area of licence negotiation. It is a rare opportunity to learn how licensing is done by professionals who do it full-time.

Ideal for IP managers, inventors, software developers, CTOs, solicitors, barristers, and patent attorneys, join this session to turn your IP into a revenue-generating asset.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Identifying IP assets with real licensing potential
• Defining your licensing strategy - why license and how to leverage partners as routes to market
• Securing your IP - inventorship, ownership, and contractual foundations
• Assessing value - understanding the true commercial worth of your asset
• Finding and approaching the right licensees
• Navigating the negotiation process - understanding your counterparties
• Structuring the deal - key terms including scope, territory, exclusivity, duration, termination, sub-licensing. and fee responsibilities
• Handling improvements - ownership and rights to future developments
• Sector-specific considerations - software, medical, and military applications
• Managing the licence lifecycle - post-signature obligations and end-of-term scenarios

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.