Licensing IP

Synopsis

IPM553 Licensing IP explores a major advantage of intellectual property (IP) ownership in that it allows a business to sell the rights or license them over a specific period of time. The course focusses on the specifics of how to manage IP licensing strategies as well as IP contracts and agreements. In addition to assessing IP issues that could arise from licensing strategies and common IP-related contracts and agreements, students will also cover the negotiation of commercial terms for IP contracts and agreements, and the implementation and adaptation of IP licensing strategies. The effectiveness of the IP licensing strategies will also be reviewed.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Basic Contract Law
IP Contracts and Agreements
What is an IP License?
IP Licensing Strategy
Patent Licenses
Trade Secret Licenses
Trade Mark Licenses
Copyright Licenses
Open Licensing
Cross Licensing
Royalties and Royalty Rates
Enforcement of Licenses

Learning Outcome

Formulate considerations when assessing and evaluating IP issues and IP licensing opportunities
Apply good practices when negotiating common IP contracts and agreements
Evaluate licensing agreements
Analyse detailed licensing processes (pre- and post-)
Distinguish between dispute resolution processes
Assess IP issues in IP-related contracts and agreements
Prepare and negotiate commercial terms of IP-related contracts and agreements
Appraise and monitor IP-related contracts and agreements to ensure requirements are met
Evaluate IP licensing opportunities and formulate IP licensing strategies
Implement IP licensing strategies to maximize IP potential
Assess effectiveness of IP licensing strategies

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Licensing IP

Licensing IP (IPM553)

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