IP Licensing & Technology Transfer

📘 Module 1: Fundamentals of IP and Technology Transfer (45 Minutes)

📖 Section 1.1: Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP)

• Types of IP: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets
• Relevance of IP in innovation and business

📖 Section 1.2: What is Technology Transfer?

• Definition and goals
• Stakeholders: Innovators, TTOs, industry, investors
• Assignment vs. Licensing differences

📖 Section 1.3: Stages of Technology Transfer

• Development → Protection → Valuation → Licensing → Commercialization

📘 Module 2: IP Licensing – Principles & Types (1 Hour)

📖 Section 2.1: What is Licensing?

• Legal structure of a license agreement
• Key clauses: Grant of rights, scope, duration, exclusivity

📖 Section 2.2: Types of IP Licenses

• Exclusive, Non-exclusive, and Sole licenses
• Field-of-use and territory-based licenses
• Compulsory licenses (e.g., in public interest, pharma)

📖 Section 2.3: Royalty Models and Payment Structures

• Lump sum, running royalties, milestone-based payments
• Sublicensing and revenue sharing mechanisms

📘 Module 3: Legal, Commercial & Negotiation Aspects (1 Hour)

📖 Section 3.1: Drafting Key Clauses

• Confidentiality and NDAs
• Warranty, indemnity, and liability clauses
• Termination and dispute resolution

📖 Section 3.2: Valuation of IP

• Valuation methods: Cost, Market, Income
• Importance in setting license terms

📖 Section 3.3: Negotiation Strategies

• Due diligence and risk mitigation
• Term sheet negotiation
• Cross-border and university licensing complexities

📘 Module 4: Policies, Best Practices & Case Studies (45 Minutes)

📖 Section 4.1: Institutional IP Policies

• Role of TTOs and internal IP policies
• Government programs: NRDC, BIRAC, Startup India, AICs

📖 Section 4.2: International Treaties and Frameworks

• TRIPS Agreement and WIPO conventions
• Bayh-Dole Act (US), GATT relevance

📖 Section 4.3: Real-World Case Studies

• CSIR tech licenses, university spin-offs
• Failed licensing deals and key takeaways

🔏 Transform ideas into impact — Master IP commercialization, licensing negotiations, and tech transfer best practices to bridge innovation and enterprise.