Negotiating Licensing Agreements with National Laboratories

About the Course:

Mastering Licensing Agreements with National Laboratories: A Comprehensive Guide

Meta Description: Gain valuable insights into negotiating licensing agreements with National Laboratories. Understand the impact of legislation like the Bayh-Dole Act and navigate crucial issues such as evaluation licenses and national security concerns. Enroll now for a comprehensive course.

Introduction: Unlock the secrets of negotiating licensing agreements with National Laboratories with our exclusive course. Delve into the intricacies of understanding their goals, motivations, and requirements to secure favorable licensing deals.

Course Overview:

This course provides a unique opportunity to delve into the complexities of negotiating licensing agreements with National Laboratories. Explore essential topics such as:

1. Legislative Impact: Understand how legislation like the Bayh-Dole Act, the Stevenson-Wydler Act, and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 shape the negotiating landscape with National Laboratories.
2. Parties Involved: Identify the key parties in licensing agreements, including the Federal Government, the Department of Energy, contractors, and inventors. Explore their interests and motivations in licensing.
3. Evaluation Licenses: Learn about the significance of evaluation licenses and when they are utilized in negotiations with National Laboratories.
4. Criteria for Licensees: Gain insights into what National Laboratories seek in potential licensees and how to meet their requirements effectively.
5. Negotiation Essentials: Explore crucial negotiation aspects such as indemnifications, representations, warranties, and the level of access granted to licensees with inventors.
6. National Security Considerations: Understand how national security concerns impact licensing agreements and navigate relevant regulations effectively.
7. Government Use Acknowledgments: Discover the significance of Government Use Acknowledgments in licensing agreements with National Laboratories.
8. Laboratory Policies: Learn about National Laboratories’ policies on sublicensing, pursuit of infringing parties, use of lab or contractor name in advertising, and dispute resolution.

Course Length: Approx. 1.0 hours

Enroll Today: Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to master the art of negotiating licensing agreements with National Laboratories. Enroll now to gain essential skills and insights.