Drafting an IP Licensing Agreement

A comprehensive IP Licensing Agreement ensures proper protection for the intellectual property assets in a business deal. This session will review the key terms of IP Licensing Agreements and their role in corporate transactions. Experienced practitioners will guide you through the tricks and traps of drafting effective provisions.

Topics include: 

• Intellectual property due diligence and licensing agreements
• Defining the intellectual property rights
• Grant of rights
• Royalty and compensation issues
• Representations and warranties in IP Licensing Agreements
• Indemnities in IP Licensing Agreements
• Improvements
• Bankruptcy and insolvency implications

Instructors:

Silvia de Sousa, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, Winnipeg - CBA Partner Firm

Chris Woodland, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman, Saskatoon - CBA Partner Firm