US + EU Licensing - Law + Best Practices

This course highlights principal differences between the European law system and the US 'common' law systems and explains main 'tricks' and 'traps' to be taken into account by European practitioners when drafting license contracts. The course will focus on drafting and negotiating advice for EU practitioners, with precise references to existing US law.

The course lays the groundwork for a clause by clause examination of all significant elements of a patent licensing agreement. Focus is on how and why each provision serves the business needs of theparties while remaining legally viable.