Practical Licensing 26-28 January 2016

Course Outcomes

This course will train delegates to:
• Draft, interpret and amend licensing contracts
• Effectively manage a range of complex licensing issues
• Understand the full breadth of the role, and judge when to call in the experts
• Proactively manage professional suppliers, evaluating outcomes and questioning where required
• Creatively evaluate opportunities, applications and business models
• Improve project management skills: multitasking, planning, monitoring and influencing
• Understand stakeholder positions and communicate effectively in both the academic and commercial world
• Proactively manage and audit existing licences
• Build and use a network of contacts gained through the course
This course covers core content using a mix of presentation, discussion and case study work to ensure that key
learning can be applied on the job. Trainers are leading practitioners in the field and bring to the course their own
experience of licensing hundreds of deals.

Who should attend?

Building on skills gained on the Fundamentals of Technology Transfer course, this advanced level course is aimed at current technology transfer professionals with an active caseload and significant experience of the licensing process.

There are a limited number of places for managers from industry working with technology transfer departments or on collaborative research.

The course fee includes:

• Attendance at all lectures and workshops
• Training and reference materials (electronic or otherwise)
• Buffet dinner and drinks on both evenings
• Morning and afternoon coffee/tea, refreshments and lunch

Venue

The course and accommodation will be held at Burleigh Court which is located on the Loughborough University campus (West Entrance). Loughborough railway station is three miles away - taxis are available at the station or there is a regular shuttle bus every 20 minutes from the station to the venue. If you are driving, Burleigh Court is one mile from junction 23 on the M1; ample free secure on-site car parking is available. Nottingham East Midlands Airport is just eight miles away.

Accommodation

The course fee does not include accommodation. This is charged separately at the discounted rate of £84.00 per night, on a bed and breakfast basis at the venue itself. If you request accommodation on your registration form, PraxisUnico will book this for you on your behalf and the cost will be included on your invoice. Please note that the course begins with registration at 2pm on Tuesday 26 January. Delegates will be required to work in teams over dinner on Wednesday.

20% discount on group bookings

Make a 20% saving, on course fees, by registering five or more delegates from your organisation for this event.

Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP) Status

Demonstrate your dedication and expertise in the academic technology transfer profession by becoming a Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP). All PraxisUnico training courses are eligible for continuing education (CE) credits, which support your registration application. For more information about the registration process and requirements, visit the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals website at www.attp.info