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Overview
Licensor and Licensee Perspectives
Drafting intellectual property licensing agreements requires an eye for the small - but important - details. A well-drawn agreement can be a win for both parties, while mistakes and oversights can have a significant impact on your client's bottom line. This program will walk you through the essential steps you need to take to draft solid licensing agreements for your clients. Register today!
- Learn how to clearly lay out the scope of legal rights through the grant clause.
- Review representations and warranties and other critical provisions.
- Determine how to tailor the agreement to the type of IP rights being licensed.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Patent vs. Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Trade Secret License Agreements
- Agreement Provisions: Licensor vs. Licensee Perspectives
- Grant
- Reservations and Restrictions
- Term and Termination
- Acknowledgement
- Maintenance and Improvements
- Consideration, Royalties
- Confidentiality
- Infringement
- Indemnifications, Representations and Warranties
- Disputes, Jurisdiction and Venue
- Clauses Specific to the Type of IP Rights Licensed
- Special Issues With Software Licenses and Cloud Computing
- Common Drafting Mistakes to Avoid
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| Alabama CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2029 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-10-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-10-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2027 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2027 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-10-2026 |
| Utah CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-11-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-10-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 12-11-2026 |
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CLE
Agenda
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Intellectual Property Licensing Agreement Drafting 101
- Patent vs. Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Trade Secret License Agreements
- Agreement Provisions: Licensor vs. Licensee Perspectives
- Grant
- Reservations and Restrictions
- Term and Termination
- Acknowledgement
- Maintenance and Improvements
- Consideration, Royalties
- Confidentiality
- Infringement
- Indemnifications, Representations and Warranties
- Disputes, Jurisdiction and Venue
- Clauses Specific to the Type of IP Rights Licensed
- Special Issues With Software Licenses and Cloud Computing
- Common Drafting Mistakes to Avoid
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Arthur K. Shaffer
is a shareholder in the law firm of McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan P.C. in Kansas City, Missouri. He oversees the firm's intellectual property (IP) practice area. For more than 20 years, Mr. Shaffer has worked with clients on patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, trade dress, licensing agreements and other intangible assets. He also works with computer law issues including Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and Digital Millennial Copyright Act (DMCA) and litigation of these issues. Specifically, Mr. Shaffer works to obtain, protect and litigate intellectual property rights in connection with computer and software systems; mechanical devices and medical systems; and other innovative technologies within the public and private sectors. His clients range from Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurial and small business ventures. As a patent attorney and founder of Intellectual Property Center, Mr. Shaffer frequently speaks to local and national audiences in the areas of intellectual property law and the internet, providing guidance on its evolving legal landscape. Throughout his legal career, he has garnered significant experience in complex business transactions and litigation involving a variety of intellectual property concerns. Mr. Shaffer earned his B.S. degree from Kansas State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is admitted to practice in Kansas, Missouri and the District of Columbia.
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