Intellectual Property Licensing Strategies 2011: Leading Lawyers on Educating Clients, Drafting Licensing Agreements, and Resolving Disputes (Inside the Minds)

Intellectual Property Licensing Strategies provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for creating successful IP licensing agreements for today's clients. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the different stages of drafting an IP license and the key considerations for each stage. These top lawyers reveal their advice on including key terms, understanding the client's role in the licensing process, and avoiding mistakes that might create issues in litigation. From navigating the effects of the economic downturn to handling new legal questions from a changing client base, these leaders explain how best to craft licensing agreements that offer practical solutions to specific client needs. Additionally, these authors discuss tools for keeping clients informed and offer tips on resolving disputes. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this ever-evolving area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Salem M. Katsh, Partner, Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis LLP - "Anomalies in the World of Transactional IP"
2. Daniel N. Yannuzzi, Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLC - "Mistakes to Avoid in Crafting an IP License: What to Watch for to Avoid Creating Issues in Later Litigation"
3. Peter Jon Gluck, Partner, Co-Chair of the Technology Law Group, Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP - "Overcoming Challenges in a Business World Where Technology is the Currency of the Realm"
4. Kelly J. Kubasta, Equity and Managing Partner, and J.F. (Jim) Chester, Equity Partner, Klemchuk Kubasta LLP - "Proactive Approaches to the IP Licensing Process"
5. Cindy A. Elliot, Of Counsel, Blank Rome LLP - "Adapting IP Licensing Strategies to a Changing Economic Environment: Assessing the Client's Needs and Crafting Practical Solutions"
6. John M. Halan, Shareholder, Brooks Kushman PC - "Drafting a License Agreement with an Eye to the Future"
7. Gregory D. Leibold, Chair of the Technology Transactions Group, Merchant & Gould PC - "A Brave New World: How the Recession and Non-Practicing Entities Have Reshaped the Licensing Marketplace and Attorney-Client Relationships"

Appendices Include;

Appendix A: Sample Draft Contract
Appendix B: Publicker Chemical Corp. v. Belcher Oil Co.
Appendix C: AMF v. Cochlear Key Provisions of License Agreement
Appendix D: Sample Dispute Resolution Provisions
Appendix E: Sample Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement
Appendix F: License Agreement-Paid with Promissory Note
Appendix G: International Software Development Outsource Agreement Template
Appendix H: Sample Term Sheet for Development and License Agreement for __________ Technology
Appendix I: Sample Development Schedule
Appendix J: IP Prioritization Checklist
Appendix K: Patent Asset Valuation Matrix