Originally held on October 5 - 6, 2010, the archived conference is now available for purchase either as a video stream with downloadable link to materials; or on CD-Rom (audio archive with program materials).

Whether you’re an IP lawyer, commercial lawyer, IP portfolio manager or in-house counsel, protecting and exploiting intellectual property assets is a critical function for your company or client. When you negotiate and draft license agreements, whether you are the licensee or licensor, you need to know what to look for to anticipate problems, cover off key points and
adequately protect your client’s interests. And because a company’s or organization’s assets may include many diff erent types of intellectual property – and since multiple types of IP often form part of a single licensing transaction – licensing IP can be challenging and complex. At the same time, mistakes can be very costly.

This intensive Osgoode Professional Development short course is carefully structured to cover all the key aspects of licensing agreements, while also addressing what you need to know about licensing each unique type of intellectual property: patents, trademarks, copyright, data and trade secrets. As well, you’ll learn about key commercial and regulatory issues that can affect your licenses, cross-border pitfalls that can trip you up, and innovative strategies to maximize returns from licensing.

You’ll hear from corporate licensing counsel from a variety of key industry sectors, as well as top intellectual property and licensing lawyers from private practice. Practical negotiation and drafting demonstration workshops will complement the lecture presentations, ensuring you get concrete examples, precedents, and practical tips. You’ll also get comprehensive materials which will be a valuable reference when you return to the office.

Course Leaders
P. Bradley Limpert, Cameron MacKendrick LLP
Michael Cannata, BOCA Advisory Services Inc.

OPD Program Lawyer

Ken Jepson

kjepson@osgoode.yorku.ca