Intellectual Property and Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights

Overview:

Program Overview

In this program you will learn about...

How to Protect Your Interests in

• Licensor Technology Contracts
• Supplier, Contractor Contracts
• Consultant/ Design Contracts
• Contract Administration of Licensor Technology Contracts (Including Software Development Contracts)
• How to Protect your Designs, Trade Marks, Process Improvements and R&D Achievements?
• GATT/WTO/TRIPS – How liabilities may occur even on your Global Operations even where your country has not presently accepted full obligations.

Program Content

Program Part 1  - Core Issues

• Intellectual Property Rights – Designs, Trade Marks, Copyright, Patents, Technology Proprietary Information

• Understanding Legal Aspects of doing business.
• Intellectual Property Provisions in Agreements: Licensor, Designer, Contractor, EPC Contractor or Supplier. Practical Enforcement Issues, Risks and Indemnity.

• WTO, TRIPS Patents. International Applicability and Implications for Global Organizations.

• Patent Laws Patenting Procedure - Registration Systems,  Proceedings and Dispute Resolution.

• Industry Business Intellectual Property Issues.

Program Part 2

• Risk Management
• Procedure Strategy for Fighting Infringement Claims:-

• Where Indemnity exists

• Where no Indemnity exists

• Where Indemnity exists but is practically unenforceable or unreliable.
• Patent Information Access Search. How to keep yourself Informed of Patent Developments in Your Field/s of Interest

• Marketing your Patent.

• Intellectual Property Issues and Contractual Arrangements in Joint Venture/Partnership Technology Development Projects.
• Step-by-Step Methodology to File your Own patents or Get the Most from your Consultant or lawyer.

Protecting Your Organization Against Liability Claims on LICENSE AGREEMENTS CONTRACTS

• The Business Nature and Purpose of License Agreements
• Typical Issues of Concern and Risks
• Contractual Issues and Contract Administration of License Agreements...
• Typical Provisions
• Interpretation of the Provisions
• Effective Contract Administration
• Good Practices - Checklist of Do's and Don'ts
• Contractual Issues Covered in Detail Include:-
• License Agreements Contracts
• License Right - Coverage/Limitations
• Payments Other Considerations
• Other Rights Obligations
• Duration Issues
• Termination Issues
• Including...
• Warranties
• Indemnification
• Agreement Period
• Liability Period
• Limitation of Rights and Liabilities
• Confidentiality Clause
• Remedies for Breach - Damages and Forum for Dispute Resolution
• Technical Support to be Provided - Training, Technical Details and Documentation
• Technical Up gradation and Access to Future Technological Improvements
• If Licensee Makes Process Improvements - Rights, Effect on Indemnities and Marketing
• Fees, Costs and Additional Costs (Variations)
• Claims and Counter-Claims on License Agreements.