Software Commercialisation 9-11 December 2015

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Technology transfer offices (TTO) increasingly receive disclosures of software from researchers and students beyond computing sciences. This course is for specialist TTO staff with little relevant experience of information technology who wish to gain a better understanding of: what questions to ask software inventors and database owners; understanding the scope of the invention; whether and how it can be protected, and options for distributing and/or commercialising it.

The course falls into two parts. The first covers the anatomy of software, some basic software engineering, patentability, open source options and issues of support and maintainability; the tools that you will need. The second covers examples of software arising from research, some commercialised, some placed into the public domain, and stories from entrepreneurs and practitioners.

This course covers core content using a mix of presentation, discussion, group exercise and case study work to ensure that key learning can be applied on the job. Trainers, as leading practitioners in the field, bring to the course their own in depth experiences of the challenges faced in this area by TTO professionals.

Content is designed to follow the lifecycle of a software disclosure forward to commercialisation:
•             What components are inside the disclosed software?
•             Do any restrictions limit our rights to commercialise or distribute it?
•             What intellectual property protection is available?
•             What is the quality of the software?
•             Does the software constitute a medical device?
•             What routes to market and/or impact are available?

Who should attend?

This introductory level residential course is designed to assist those recently recruited into technology transfer offices (e.g. in academic organisations, public sector research, executive agencies of government or the NHS) to understand issues around software. Delegates may have attended the Fundamentals of Technology Transfer course and/or may have some experience of commercialisation in other subject areas, but neither is essential. The course will improve delegates' confidence and provide a framework of materials and contacts to refer to when software disclosures arise. It will be of most benefit to those who have already worked in technology transfer for at least three months.

The course is unlikely to be beneficial for anyone with an academic or professional software engineering qualification.

The course fee includes:

• Attendance at all lectures and workshops
• Training and reference materials (electronic or otherwise)
• Registration / drinks reception plus buffet dinner 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 £82.00 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 18.30 on Wednesday 9 December.

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

CE points pending

When
9 December 2015 7:30 PM to 11 December 2015 1:35 PM
Location
Burleigh Court
Loughborough University (West Park)
Loughborough, LEC LE11 3GR
United Kingdom
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Phone: 01223 659950
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Software Commercialisation
Course Fee £895.00
Course Fee with Member Discount £795.00
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