Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training
Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training helps Managers and Supervisors build practical governance, legal, and contract management capability through role-relevant activities, instructor-led 5 days delivery, and a clear certificate pathway.
Training provider: EduCore Global Skills
Category: Governance, Legal, and Contract Management
Duration: 5 Days
Delivery: Instructor-led classroom, Live online, In-house corporate training
Certificate: Certificate of Completion
Course fees: KES 80,000 / USD 850
Course Overview
Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training is an instructor-led professional training course offered by EduCore Global Skills for individuals, teams, and organizations seeking practical capability in Governance, Legal, and Contract Management.
EduCore Global Skills offers Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training as Governance, Legal, and Contract Management training for Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Executives and related professionals. Delivery supports classroom, live online, and corporate cohorts in Nairobi, Kenya or by arrangement.
Who Should Attend
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- Executives
- Department Heads
- Project Leads
- Professionals
- Technical staff
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisite is required unless stated in the course outline. Participants should bring relevant workplace examples where possible.
Course Modules
IP Fundamentals for Deal-Makers
Core competencies for IP Fundamentals for Deal-Makers.
- Types of IP: patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, designs
- Ownership basics: creators, employers, contractors, and joint authors
- Registered vs. unregistered rights and territorial limits
- How IP creates value: monetization models and business strategy
- Overview of IP-related contracts: assignments, licenses, NDAs, development agreements
IP Due Diligence and Valuation
Core competencies for IP Due Diligence and Valuation.
- Identifying and auditing an IP portfolio
- Verifying chain of title and ownership gaps
- Detecting encumbrances: liens, existing licenses, and open-source obligations
- Valuation methods: cost, market, and income approaches
- Freedom-to-operate and infringement risk assessment
Assignments and Ownership Transfers
Core competencies for Assignments and Ownership Transfers.
- Assignment vs. license: choosing the right structure
- Drafting assignment clauses and formal requirements (writing, recordation)
- Work-for-hire, employee invention, and contractor IP clauses
- Moral rights, waivers, and reversion rights
- Recording transfers with patent, trademark, and copyright offices
License Agreement Structure and Scope
Core competencies for License Agreement Structure and Scope.
- Grant clauses: exclusive, non-exclusive, sole, and co-exclusive
- Defining licensed IP, field of use, territory, and duration
- Sublicensing, transferability, and change-of-control provisions
- Reserved rights and restrictions on use
- Improvements, derivative works, and grant-backs
Financial Terms and Royalty Structures
Core competencies for Financial Terms and Royalty Structures.
- Upfront fees, milestone payments, and minimum guarantees
- Royalty models: running royalty, tiered, lump-sum, and hybrid
- Defining royalty base, net sales, and permitted deductions
- Audit rights, reporting, and record-keeping
- Tax considerations, withholding, and cross-border payments
Sector-Specific Licensing
Core competencies for Sector-Specific Licensing.
- Patent and technology licensing, including SEP/FRAND commitments
- Trademark and brand licensing, including quality control
- Copyright, media, and content licensing
- Software licensing: SaaS, EULA, source code escrow, and open source
- Franchising, merchandising, and character licensing
Protecting and Enforcing Rights Under the Contract
Core competencies for Protecting and Enforcing Rights Under the Contract.
- Warranties: ownership, non-infringement, validity, and disclaimers
- IP indemnification and infringement defense control
- Quality control, maintenance, and enforcement obligations
- Trade secret and confidentiality protections
- Remedies: injunctions, damages, audits, and termination for breach
Collaboration, R&D, and Open Innovation
Core competencies for Collaboration, R&D, and Open Innovation.
- Joint development and research collaboration agreements
- Background vs. foreground IP and allocation of results
- University and public-sector technology transfer
- Open source and Creative Commons licensing strategies
- Standards bodies, patent pools, and cross-licensing
Cross-Border, Competition, and Regulatory Issues
Core competencies for Cross-Border, Competition, and Regulatory Issues.
- International IP treaties: TRIPS, Paris, Berne, Madrid, PCT
- Governing law, forum selection, and enforcement abroad
- Antitrust and competition limits on licensing terms
- Export controls, data localization, and local registration requirements
- Licensing in emerging fields: AI training data, generative AI outputs, and digital assets
Termination, Disputes, and Portfolio Management
Core competencies for Termination, Disputes, and Portfolio Management.
- Term, renewal, and termination triggers
- Post-termination rights: sell-off periods, wind-down, and survival clauses
- Insolvency and bankruptcy effects on licenses
- Dispute resolution: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, WIPO processes
- Managing a license portfolio: tracking, compliance, and renewal strategy
Training Focus
Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training helps Managers and Supervisors build practical governance, legal, and contract management capability through role-relevant activities, instructor-led 5 days delivery, and a clear certificate pathway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training delivered?
Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training is delivered through instructor-led classroom, live online, private in-house corporate training depending on the selected cohort or organizational arrangement.
What are the fees for Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training?
The published course investment is KES 80,000 and USD 850. Location-specific fees are shown where configured.
How long is Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training?
Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training runs for 5 Days unless a customized corporate schedule is agreed.
Do participants receive a certificate for Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training?
Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from EduCore Global Skills.
Register for Intellectual Property Contracting and Licensing Training or contact EduCore Global Skills.