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Webinar in cooperation with the BVIZ: Licensing and Technology Transfer

October 2023

HGF is pleased to invite you to our upcoming German-language webinar in cooperation with the BVIZ on “In- and Out-licensing of Technologies” on 16th of November 2023. The webinar will offer you the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the legal basis and best practices in the field of technology transfer.

Overview: In the exciting world of technology licensing, understanding the legal aspects and contractual possibilities in the exchange of technologies is crucial. Our “Licensing and Technology Transfer” webinar will guide you through the essential steps and concepts that are vital in this domain.

Webinar Topics:

1. Legal Foundations of Technology Transfer:

  • Introduction to legal frameworks
  • Significance of contracts in technology transfer
  • Contractual basics

2. Licenseable Technologies:

  • Intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, designs)
  • Software licensing
  • Protection and licensing of know-how

3. Contract Drafting and Key Clauses:

  • Contract drafting in technology transfer
  • Key clauses in licensing agreements
  • Rights and obligations of the contracting parties

4. Negotiation Techniques and Special Cases:

  • Tips and strategies for successful negotiations
  • Software licensing agreements: nuances and pitfalls
  • FRAND licenses: Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory

Speaker: The webinar will be led by one of our renowned experts in the field of technology licensing:

  • Bernhard Ganahl: Partner, Patent Attorney and expert in intellectual property and protection rights.
  • Dr. Markus Zoller: Partner, Patent Attorney and expert in intellectual property and protection rights.

The webinar offers not only valuable theoretical knowledge but also practical insights and case studies, enabling participants to apply what they’ve learned in their professional practice. If you would like to attend one of our on-site seminars in Dresden or Salzburg, you can register here.

Register now for this seminar to expand your expertise in this critical area.

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