Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property

Preface.

1. Introduction.

2. Basic Contract Law.

3. Intellectual Property Primer.

4. Licensing Strategies: The Carrot and the Stick.

5. Patent Licenses.

6. Know-how and Trade Secret Licenses.

7. Trademark Licenses.

8. Copyright Licenses.

9. Royalties and Royalty Rates.

10. Policing and Enforcement of Licenses.

11. Negotiating the Deal.

Appendices.

A. Checklist of Patent License Terms.

B. Royalty Rates by Industry.

C. Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement.

D. Trademark License Agreement.

E. Patent License Agreement (Paid-Up).

F. Patent License Agreement (Running Royalty).

G. Software (End User) License Agreement.

H. Copyright License Agreement.

I. Technology License Agreement.

J. Georgia-Pacific Factors.

K. Agreement to Negotiate a License.

Epilogue.

Further Reading.

Index.