In Technology Licensing and Development Agreements, Cynthia Cannady guides readers through the negotiation and drafting of agreements, and how to monitor compliance once they are in place.

In the fast-paced, multi-billion dollar licensing industry, you don't have time to reinvent the wheel every time you need to draft or negotiate a strong, enforceable licensing agreement. And now you don't have to ... License Agreements: Forms and Checklists puts at your fingertips -- and on your computer screen -- all the critical tools needed to draft, negotiate, and finalize licensing deals more quickly and effectively: Sixty fully editable sample agreements that can be easily modified to meet your needs in virtually any transaction an introduction to each form that explains its purpose and applicability In-depth analysis of the legal principles you must consider when drafting an agreement, from both the licensor And The licensee perspective and authoritative discussions of 'hot issues' that will likely come up for negotiation and how to handle them Compiled by nationally renowned licensing law authorities Gregory J. Battersby and Charles W. Grimes, this time-saving reference gives you proven-effective agreements that can be used as the starting point For The preparation and negotiation of virtually any licensing transaction. Always Current! License Agreements: Forms and Checklists is completely up-to-date. But to make sure you're always aware of the latest legal developments, you will automatically receive - with no obligation to purchase - supplements and/or new editions on a trial basis. You will be billed separately at the then-current price. Upon receipt, you will have 30 days to purchase or return. Of course, you may cancel this automatic updating and supplementation program at any time by simply notifying Aspen Publishers in writing.

This Manual focuses on issues essential for understanding licensing, including: the context in which licensing may occur; key terms of a licensing agreement and negotiation methods; and how to prepare for and negotiate a win-win licensing contract.

Technology Transactions also provides a complete discussion of the many privacy considerations that must be kept in mind in an agreement to leverage any emerging technology. Considerations under the following statutes are discussed: - HIPAA- The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act- The Childrens Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA) as well as the many protections that are afforded to international data transfers

Licensing is an important source of revenue, especially in technology driven industries. This book takes inventors and corporate managers from original idea to final deal.

Gutterman and Erlich provide a clear, concise summary of all the important legal and business issues that may arise in technology transfer arrangements. Discussed are the law of technology transfer, including federal legislation and intellectual property law; the fundamentals of establishing a technology transfer, including confidentiality agreements, due diligence investigations, and selection of technology partners; legal and business issues involved in licensing and research and development arrangements, including university research arrangements; and steps to be taken by federal laboratory managers, the Federal government, and private firms to improve technology transfer. This work is important reading for executives, entrepreneurs, lawyers, accountants, and other professionals involved in transfer arrangements, and also for venture capitalists and investment bankers seeking a broad overview of technology-driven transactions. Academic lawyers and their students will also find this book valuable. The nation's ability to facilitate the transfer of its valuable, publicly funded technology and related know-how from its national research laboratories and universities to the private sector for commercial usage will be key to its future economic growth and global business competitiveness. This work is a comprehensive guide to all of the essential legal and business considerations that entrepreneurs and managers must take into account in the course of structuring technology transfers. The book is intended to provide readers with a clear and concise summary of the basic building blocks of effective technology transfer, including applicable federal laws and regulations, intellectual property law, licensing agreements, research and development arrangements, and the strategies that may be adopted for improving technology transfer in the future. This book takes the reader through each transaction on a step-by-step basis, beginning with partner selection and preliminary activities, and includes comprehensive model contract provisions. In addition, the book analyzes how the federal laboratories, the government, and firms in the private sector can improve the quantity and quality of technology transfer in the years to come.