Strengthening Your License - The Sequel to Mechanics of a License

February 3, 2026 - 3 Hour Virtual Seminar

February 3 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EASTERN

Please note: We do not provide recordings of our professional development courses - attendance is expected.

• Domain 3

LICENSING 202

Level: Intermediate – Some experience, typically 1-3 years, with IP licensing and interest in specific topics.

Description:

This course will build on standard clauses discussed in the Mechanics of a License course, and examine less common, but very useful, terms that can be included in license agreements. The insights provided in this class, including the nuances of when and how to use these provisions, can help you negotiate strong and enduring license agreements.

Modules:

• Non-disclosure
• Relationship Management
• Grant Backs
• Tying Purchases to the License
• Most Favored Licensee Provisions
• Personnel Support for Transfer of Information
• Agreement Assignment
• Software Escrow
  

You will learn the following:

• What each of these terms means and their limitations
• When to use or not use these terms to optimize your license agreement
• How to leverage these terms for a better deal

Recommended LES courses to take in advance or equivalent experience:

• Mechanics of a License

Recommended LES courses to take after:

• Fundamentals in IP Valuation

Course Creators & Contributors:

Thank you to our course chair, past course chairs and content contributors who have developed and improved this course over time including:

• Frank Amini, CLP
• Jonathon Hance, CLP
• Louise Levien, CLP
• Matthew McNeill, CLP
• Samuel Mercer
• Karthika Perumal, CLP
• Mark Shelley II
• Paul Stewart, CLP
• Karen Temple

Pricing

Member Rate - $299.00
Non-Member Rate - $399.00
Student Rate - $149.00

Group rates available for parties of 3 or more. Contact education@les.org for information.

CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICY:

No refunds will be granted for this education session.

LES regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows.

A transfer of your full registration to another individual is permitted prior to the course by submitting written request to education@les.org. The individual submitting the transfer request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution. Funds from this program cannot be transferred to another education session without prior management approval.

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