Drafting Royalty Clauses

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Webinar on Royalty Clauses in Licensing Agreements

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In-Depth Review of Royalty Clauses in Licensing Agreements

This session provides a comprehensive review of the unexpected consequences of including some 30 royalty clauses in licensing agreements. Led by Mr. Verbraeken, the webinar illuminates dozens of terms used in license agreements by discussing case studies and citing recent court decisions. Even licensing veterans will gain practical royalty drafting tips from this insightful webinar.

Key Topics Covered:

• Risk Allocation: Who bears the risk of incidents occurring between the time of purchase order and payment?
• Exhaustion Theory: How can one draft around the exhaustion theory?
• Royalty Audits and Anti-Trust Risks: Where do the anti-trust risks lie when conducting royalty audits at competitors?
• Contract Terms Clarification: What is the difference between the terms “annually revisable” and “annually revised”?
• Late Payment Penalties: How seriously should negotiators take late payment penalty clauses?
• Patent Annulment Risks: What are the risks of patent annulment triggering clawbacks of previously paid royalties?
• Royalty Rate Computation: How is the computation of royalty rates affected when the licensee sells through sales agents and/or distributors?
• Royalty Base Definition: What terms must be included in the definition of the royalty base to avoid drastic underpayment by the licensee?
• Technology Transfer Taxes: What kinds of taxes could be triggered by technology transfer?
• International Perspectives: What are the differences in how the European Union and the USA view extending the duration of the royalty payments beyond the duration of the patent?
• Royalty Revision vs. Indexation: How does “royalty revision” differ from “royalty indexation”?
• Transferability of Royalty Obligations: To what extent are royalty obligations transferable?
• Royalties on Negative Know-How: How feasible is it to seek royalties on negative know-how?
• Excessive Royalties: What are excessive royalties and what are their consequences?

Webinar Details:

• Course Length: Approximately 2.0 hours
• Speaker: Mr. Verbraeken, an expert in licensing agreements and royalty clauses
• Format: Online webinar with case studies and practical tips

Why Attend:

• Gain valuable insights into royalty clause drafting
• Learn from real-life case studies and recent court decisions
• Enhance your understanding of complex licensing terms
• Obtain practical tips that even seasoned licensing professionals can benefit from

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