Drafting license agreements

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Law Library — 2nd Floor Collection (2nd floor)

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KF2979 .D692 4th v.1
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KF2979 .D692 4th v.2
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Law Library — Stacks (2nd floor)

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KF2979 .D692 4th
Summary
Suppl. 2002:no.1 (Jan. 2002) - Suppl. 2020:no.3 (June 2020)
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Summary

In this practical reference, 23 renowned experts provide in-depth licensing know-how, drafting techniques, time-saving clauses and provisions, full-length model license agreements, and guidance on international agreements, hybrid licenses, enforcement, litigation, confidentiality, technology and the Internet, and more. By Michael A. Epstein, Frank L. Politano

Deal quickly and effectively with today's most complex licensing issues with the insights and guidance of 23 experts who offer their licensing know-how and drafting techniques in the Fourth Edition of Drafting License Agreements.

In two comprehensive volumes, you will find time-saving clauses and provisions, full-length model license agreements, practice-tested approaches to drafting critical license provisions and practical advice, including:

Detailed analysis of legal considerations that affect international agreements, hybrid licenses, enforcement and litigation, confidentiality, technology and the Internet, and other important issues you must address during the drafting process In-depth discussions of special rules that apply to specific types of licensing situations such as an artist's right of publicity, multimedia and software, and emerging licensing areas Authoritative coverage of the latest trends and innovative strategies in pricing, maximizing revenues, and other important aspects of the andquot;business of licensingandquot; And complete, time-saving answers to the drafting questions you encounter every day

Contents

  • Chapter 1 Drafting License Agreements Michael A. Epstein and Frank L. Politano
  • §1.01 Introduction
  • §1.02 Contractual Provisions
  • §1.03 Special Provisions for Trademark Licenses
  • Chapter 2 Intellectual Property Infringement Indemnification David M. Pitcher and James G. McEwen and David E. Weslow
  • §2.01 Introduction
  • §2.02 Types of Indemnities
  • §2.03 Considerations for Drafting an Express Indemnity Clause
  • §2.04 Limitations on Indemnity Provisions
  • §2.05 Need to Be Aware
  • Chapter 3 Fundamentals Of Intellectual Property Michael A. Epstein
  • §3.01 Introduction
  • §3.02 Trade Secret Law
  • §3.03 Patent Law
  • §3.04 Copyright Law
  • §3.05 Trademark Law
  • Chapter 4 Antitrust And Misuse Alan J. Weinschel
  • §4.01 Introduction
  • §4.02 Patent Misuse
  • §4.03 Application of Antitrust Principles to Patent Licensing
  • §4.04 Government Enforcement Policy
  • §4.05 Enforcement of Patent Rights as an Antitrust Violation
  • Chapter 5 International Licensing And Foreign Antitrust Rules Joel Davidow
  • §5.01 Basic Approaches
  • §5.02 Technology Licensing and European Commission Antitrust Law
  • §5.03 Technology Licensing: Japanese Guidelines
  • §5.04 Technology Licensing, Developing Countries and the GATT/WT
  • §5.05 Guidelines for Patent and Know-how Licensing Agreements Under the Antimonopoly Act
  • Chapter 6 Bankruptcy Considerations Brian C. Cunningham and Scott L. Cunningham
  • §6.01 Introduction
  • §6.02 Statutory Response: The 1988 Amendments to the Code
  • §6.03 Effect of Bankruptcy on Software and Biotechnology Licenses
  • §6.04 Summary and Practice Strategies
  • Chapter 7 Hybrid Licenses And Royalty Agreements Patricia A. Martone
  • §7.01 Introduction
  • §7.02 Contractual Intent
  • §7.03 Policy of Limiting Monopolies
  • §7.04 Applicable Precedent: Federal Circuit and the Supreme Court
  • §7.05 Recent Decisions in Other Circuits
  • §7.06 The Legislative Arena
  • §7.07 Suggestions for Royalty Provisions in Hybrid License Agreements
  • Chapter 8 Contractual Limitations Of Liability Marc T. Shivers and André J. Brunel
  • §8.01 Introduction
  • §8.02 The Temptation to Breach
  • §8.03 Varying Complexity of LOLs
  • §8.04 Mutuality of LOLs
  • §8.05 An Issue of Leverage
  • §8.06 Covering All Types of Claims
  • §8.07 Qualitative LOLs
  • §8.08 Quantitative LOLs
  • §8.09 Carve Outs from LOLs
  • §8.10 Other Contractual Provisions Limiting Liability
  • §8.11 Special Issues Related to Contracting with Governmental Entities
  • §8.12 Conclusion
  • Chapter 9 [Reserved]
  • Chapter 10 Trademark Licensing Jason Drangel
  • §10.01 Licenses
  • §10.02 Trademark Licenses
  • §10.03 Trademark License vs. Franchise Agreement
  • §10.04 What is Trademark Licensing?
  • §10.05 History and Reasons for Trademark Licensing
  • §10.06 Licensing Plan of Attack
  • §10.07 The License Agreement
  • §10.08 Common Trademark License Agreement Clauses and Terms
  • Chapter 11 Artist's Right Of Publicity Carole E. Handler and Jason E. Miller

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