Patent Licensing: Strategy, Negotiation, Forms (Pli Press's Intellectual Property Law Library) Book

Even simple patent licenses involve numerous clauses and provisions. So it s easy for the wrong words to find their way into the most basic agreements, triggering court clashes and quashing business opportunities for licensors and licensees. PLI s Patent Licensing: Strategy Negotiation Forms makes certain that you avoid this needless trouble, by giving you the comprehensive, hands-on guidance you need to negotiate and draft fair and problem-free patent licenses. With the help of hundreds of adaptable sample licensing clauses and provisions, this practical, plain-English resource ensures that every term, every phrase in the final, hammered-out agreement serves your client s business interests, satisfies the other party, and minimizes the threat of disputes. Throughout, Patent Licensing warns you about and helps you ward off the legal and commercial risks associated with this intricate process, whether you re the licensor or licensee. Included is key guidance on how to keep vital company information confidential to preserve competitive advantage. Updated at least once a year, Patent Licensing: Strategy Negotiation Forms is a vital handbook for patent practitioners and other intellectual property attorneys, corporate counsel, corporate executives, patent officials, and inventors.