Intellectual Property Management and Negotiations

This seminar focuses on current issues in intellectual property, patent law, and technology transfer including the nuances associated with university/business research and development collaborations. Participants can develop the negotiation skills that are needed for effectively managing intellectual property.

Who Should Attend The seminar is designed for technical and scientific executives who deal with emerging and everyday life issues in IP and who need to conduct business negotiations with confidence.

2005 Date June 29 - 30 Tuition $2,600* (2 days)

Benefits Focus on recent developments in the law of intellectual property, patent law, and technology transfer. Recognize contracts and licensing constraints and opportunities. Appreciate how to work more effectively with lawyers by understanding how they think. Learn about recent developments in negotiation theory. Identify new negotiation techniques for working more effectively with individuals inside and outside the company. Maintain a win-win approach to negotiations and practice approaches used by successful negotiators.

*New Program Discount: 50% off for second participant from the same organization

Executive Education CB #3445 Rizzo Center Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3445 Tel: 1-800-862-3932 Website: www.kenan-flagler.unc Rev 1.12.05

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Executive Education CB #3445 Rizzo Center Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3445 Tel: 1-800-862-3932 Website: www.kenan-flagler.unc Rev 1.12.05