In a technology transfer process, technological developments are delivered from one party to another. A common misconception in Singapore, and other countries having extensive government involvement in R&D, is that technology transfer is defined as primarily a transfer from a research or academic set-up to industry.
Technology transfer however can also take place between private entities as part of product development. Companies may decide to do this for various reasons – to work with partners for downstream development to market, to minimise manufacturing costs, extend reach in distribution & sales, or even to find new applications for the technology.
With increasing government funds pumped in & expected greater private sector participation in R&D, professionals handling IP management, legal or technological matters would benefit from a broader and deeper exposure to technology transfer experiences.
IP Academy’s Intermediate Technology Transfer Course is targeted at professionals who would have some exposure to technology transfer activities and who wish to further hone their skills. The Course brings together experienced tutors from different industry and professional experiences to provide a multi-dimensional approach to the practice of technology transfer.
The modules in the Course are structured to provide a deeper understanding of the application of technology transfer in the business context, including aspects of due diligence and valuation, then deal with the specifics of management of R&D, and licensing. The theories taught in Modules 2 (Issues in Managing R&D) and 3 (Issues in Licensing Technologies) would be coupled with discussions on specially developed case studies.
Attendees to the programme should be professionals in IP, technology transfer or legal fields having a minimum of 2 years experience.
Module 1: The Business of Technology Transfer (1 day)
Includes
- Business & Legal Updates and Developments on Tech Transfer
- Beyond the Contract: Role of the Legal Advisor
- IP Valuation Need-to-Know
- Legal Due Diligence
Module 2: Issues in Managing R&D (1 ½ days)
Includes
- Ownership Complications
- Financing
- Dispute Resolutions
- Exit Strategies
- Special Issues of Spin-outs
Module 3: Issues in Licensing Technologies (1 ½ days)
Includes
- Rights to Use/ Freedom to Operate
- Software Licensing
- Licensing Know-how and Confidential Information
- Other Ancillary Rights
- Determining Royalty Rates
- Warranties & Liabilities
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Course Modules |
Date/Time |
Fees* |
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1 |
The Business of Technology Transfer |
16 February 2009
9am ~ 5pm |
S$535 |
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2 |
Issues in Managing R&D |
17-18 February 2009
9am ~ 5pm |
S$802.50 |
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3 |
Issues in Licensing Technologies |
19-20 February 2009
9pm ~ 5pm |
S$802.50 |
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All Modules |
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S$2,140 |
*Fees includes 7% GST
