Books / Special Reports:

• International Trends in Patents, Research Funding and Technology for Unmanned Aerial Systems This in-depth report examines international trends and developments of unmanned aerial drones in universities, governments, militaries and private industry ... more »

• IP Marketing Strategies and Tactics Find proven strategies that will help you market your IP more effectively to corporations and investors and bring in more patent-worthy research ... more »

• IP Marketing Strategies and Tactics, Volume II Find proven strategies that will help you market your IP more effectively to corporations and investors and bring in more patent-worthy research ... more »

• Legal Issues and Strategies Discover valuable guidance that will help you avoid legal roadblocks, patent and licensing disputes, and regulatory barriers ... more »

• Legal Issues and Strategies, Volume II Discover valuable guidance that will help you avoid legal roadblocks, patent and licensing disputes, and regulatory barriers ... more »

• Licensing Trade Secrets: Overview and Sample Agreements This comprehensive and authoritative source will help ensure that you receive the optimum value for your trade secrets. ... more »

• Patent Filing & Annuity Fee Management Benchmarks This benchmarking resource includes data, in-depth commentary and analysis based on survey results from 17 major companies and research universities ... more »

• Patent Information Use Benchmarks This report includes survey data from three populations of patent information users: major law firms, major companies, and research-oriented universities ... more »

• Technology Transfer Tactics Best Practices Compendium The Technology Transfer Tactics Best Practices Compendium is packed with detailed tips, tactics, ideas, expert guidance, and nuts and bolts solutions ... more »

• The Tech Transfer Book of Best Practices The Tech Transfer Book of Best Practices is full of how-to strategies and case studies covering the most critical challenges facing tech transfer profession ... more »

• The Tech Transfer Legal Issues and Strategies Multimedia Pack Two practical resources offer how-to guidance for protecting your IP, avoiding legal challenges, and slashing attorney fees ... more »

• The Tech Transfer Library - Volume II This series of convenient reports is filled with case studies, best practices, expert guidance, and how-to strategies in 8 critical areas ... more »

• The Tech Transfer Library -- Volume I This series of convenient reports is filled with case studies, best practices, expert guidance, and how-to strategies in 7 critical areas ... more »

• Trends in Global Research in Water Desalination and Decontamination This in-depth report profiles the water desalination and decontamination work taking place in major universities and in non-profits and government agencies ... more »

Distance Learning:

• Alice Corp. vs. CLS Bank: What's Eligible, What's Not, and What's Still to be Determined? Delve into the Alice Corp. vs. CLS Bank decision and gain insight on all the key issues it raises, clarifies, or leaves open to future interpretation ... more »

• All Access Pass This program gives you and your staff a complete arsenal of tech transfer benchmarks, best practices, and success strategies – at your fingertips 24/7 ... more »

• Anatomy of an IP License Agreement: Webinar Workshop for Tech Transfer Professionals During this program we will dissect a real license agreement and discuss each section in depth ... more »

• Antibody Patenting and Licensing Challenges in Light of Amgen v. Sanofi Explore the current state of the law regarding written description and claim scope and the effects of these changes ... more »

• Assessing Freedom to Operate Without Breaking the Bank To help TTOs make the best use of FTO analysis, we've partnered with two prominent attorneys whose practice focuses on freedom to operate matters ... more »

• Bayh-Dole Compliance Check-up: Effectively Address the Challenge of Complacency We've recruited a top patent attorney to lead this one-hour Bayh-Dole compliance workshop ... more »

• Best Practices for Cost-Effective Filing of PCT and EPO Patent Applications Get expert guidance on getting the most out of your PCT and EPO patent applications so you can extend protection to more of your IP ... more »

• Best Practices for Performing Provisional Patent Conversion Evaluations This program will focus on what factors TTOs should consider in making their patent conversion decisions ... more »

• Best Practices for Safeguarding University IP When Structuring Deals in China Explore the nuts and bolts of constructing good business deals with Chinese partners, what your agreements should include, and how to minimize IP risks ... more »

• Cannabis Research and Commercialization: Best Practices for University IP Protection This program will explore the unique challenges in protecting IP surrounding Cannabis created by its conflicting legal status between state and federal law ... more »

• Considerations for Establishing an In-House Legal Team for Your TTO This program will address how the in-house patent group is run, the limitations of in-house patent counsel’s work, and other key factors to consider ... more »

• CRISPR Confusion: A Legal and Practical Analysis for IP Professionals Analysis and impact of how legal disputes over patent rights have clouded the prospects for broad dissemination of CRISPR technology ... more »

• Deciphering the PTAB’s SOP, Claim Amendment, and Claim Construction Changes: Game Changers for Post-Grant Proceedings This program will help participants understand the impact of Standard Operating Procedure changes and better protect their valuable patent portfolios ... more »

• Determining Inventorship for University IP This program will help you fully understand the parameters of each type of inventorship and avoid the damaging consequences of inventorship disputes ... more »

• Developing a Proactive IP Strategy: Best Practices for University Start-Ups Protecting your start-up's IP is a continuing challenge that you ignore at your peril, and developing a proactive IP strategy to mitigate risk is critical ... more »

• Draft Rock-Solid License Agreements and Avoid the Top 7 Litigated Terms Learn drafting tips and strategies as well as the top 7 issues that are disputed and litigated when parties to a license agreement become adverse ... more »

• Drafting and Negotiating Preferential Rights in University IP Licenses and Sponsored Research Agreements Discuss drafting and negotiation strategies and best practices for addressing the structure, assignment and enforcement of preferential rights ... more »

• Drafting Improvements Clauses in University IP Licenses This webinar will will help you fully understand improvements and arm yourself with solid negotiating and drafting skills to protect your IP ... more »

• Effectively Use Patent Landscaping to Plot Your IP Commercialization Action Plan Patent landscape reports can be analyzed to identify certain patterns of patenting activity or trends in innovation for specific technology arenas. ... more »

• Fast-Tracking IP Licenses for COVID-Related Innovations: Critical Points of Consideration for University TTOs Explore critical issues TTOs should consider when fast-tracking licenses and how to successfully navigate new challenges posed by this uncharted territory ... more »

• Functional Patent Claims After Williamson: Understanding the Benefits and Risks for Your University’s Patent Portfolio The pros and cons of using means-plus-function and functional claims as they relate to potential litigation and inter partes reviews before the PTAB ... more »

• How University TTOs Can Slash Patent Expenses While Improving Patent Quality Prosecution costs are at the very top of every TTO's patent expense list – and that means your office has a big opportunity to reduce costs ... more »

• Inter-Partes and Post-Grant Reviews: How to Protect Your University IP Get the tools you need to arm yourself against new and potentially damaging patent challenges associated with inter partes and post-grant reviews ... more »

• International Collaborations and IP Protection This collection will help you tap into the growing international opportunities for sponsored research deals ... more »

• International Patenting Hot Spot: Focus on China The patent landscape in China has been heating up for years. Estimates show that Chinese companies have increased patent filings by over 50% in recent years ... more »

• IP Law Essentials for Principal Investigators, Faculty and Student Inventors Save $115! With this combo you will get a ready-made, low-cost, convenient way to ensure inventors understand and fulfill their role in IP protection ... more »

• IP Litigation Financing: Risks and Benefits for Universities This program will discuss strategies for monetizing your university’s IP rights through a financed litigation approach ... more »

• Key Challenges in Drafting IP Licenses This collection focuses on three critical components of a license agreement: rights to improvements, calculation of apportionment and EMVR, and audit terms ... more »

• Licensing Research Tools: Maximizing Revenues While Combating Legal Risk Learn how to get maximum value from your research tool assets from attorney and licensing specialist Joe Runge during this detailed program ... more »

• Licensing Software Patents: How to Protect Your IP and Manage Litigation Risks Learn how to best protect your software-based IP, preserve its value in the marketplace, and avoid exposure to costly litigation ... more »

• Life Under AIA: Anticipating and Surviving Post Grant Challenges One of the most controversial and worrisome provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act is its introduction of a new post-grant review process. ... more »

• Managing University Patent Annuities: How to Save Money While Increasing Productivity Take a look at the specifics, the costs, and the pros and cons of the various patent annuity management and maintenance choices available to TTOs ... more »

• Maximize Your TTO's Patent Budget through Effective Use of Patent Counsel Learn creative strategies for immediate bottom-line benefits, significantly reducing your legal bills while improving the overall quality of patent filings ... more »

• Moving From First to Invent to First to File: Understanding the Opportunities and Challenges Waiting too long to prepare your organization for this historic shift will only leave you playing catch-up later, or putting your valuable IP in jeopardy. ... more »

• New Post Grant Proceeding Rules: Adjusting to the New Reality The AIA brought significant changes to post-grant proceedings and it’s critical for you to be prepared for these new forms of patent challenges. ... more »

• Opportunities and Pitfalls in Joint Development and Patent Licensing under the AIA This presentation will clarify the risks and benefits facing universities and their industry partners seeking to license jointly developed innovations ... more »

• Optimal Use of Provisional Patent Applications: Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid Get expert guidance regarding provisional patent applications, their benefits and limitations, and best practices for using the applications ... more »

• Patent Eligibility of Software Innovations in a Post-Alice Environment Effectively evaluate software-related invention disclosures and craft the strongest, most defensible claims when making an investment in patent protection ... more »

• Patent Law 2020: Understanding the Critical Issues and Best Practices for Your University’s Patent Portfolio Explore the most critical legal issues now facing your TTO and the latest best practices in light of recent and coming changes to patent law ... more »

• Patent Reform: Impact and Strategy for University Research and Tech Transfer This two-part webinar focuses first on the specifics of the new law, and then on the strategies needed to apply it successfully. ... more »

• Patenting Machine Learning and AI Innovations: Strengthen Your Claims to Avoid Rejection This program will help you effectively protect and prepare to enforce machine learning and AI inventions ... more »

• Playing for Keeps: Patent Enforcement Strategies for University TTOs Join us as an IP enforcement expert discusses the full range of issues and factors that can impact your ability to protect your university’s patents ... more »

• Preparing "Diagnose & Treat" Patent Claims to be Valid and Enforceable This program will provide expert claims drafting guidance that will help to ensure these innovations are both patent eligible and enforceable ... more »

• Preparing for Patent Litigation: Practical Strategies for University Tech Transfer Offices Our team of litigation experts will share their best tactics for mitigating the impact on your day to day IP commercialization activities ... more »

• Proper Calculation of Apportionment and Entire Market Value in University Patent Licenses Learn how concepts like apportionment, entire market value, and smallest saleable unit can be effectively addressed in license agreements and in court ... more »

• Protect Your University’s Patents while Avoiding “Troll” Allegations Learn to make critical decisions surrounding infringement actions, address public and internal perceptions, and mitigate reputational damage ... more »

• Protecting and Licensing University Patents in a Post-Oil States and SAS World This program will give you insight you need to react effectively to the changes resulting from the "Oil States" decision ... more »

• Protecting University IP against PTAB Challenges University IP is in the crosshairs for post-grant challenges at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) … and many are coming out on the losing end ... more »

• Proven Strategies for Reducing TTO Patent Expenses without Sacrificing Quality This series targets key areas within your patent budget that should be redlined for cost and quality reviews. ... more »

• Saving Time and Increasing Productivity with iEdison: Reassessing the Subject Invention Requirement and Minimizing Reporting Errors This program will show you how to save time with iEdison by providing an in-depth view of what a subject invention is and what really needs to be reported ... more »

• Sovereign Immunity as Inter Partes Defense: Legal Guidance and Analysis of Impact on Licensing A solid review of sovereign immunity cases and their implications, as well as important guidance addressing the factors that can work for you or against you ... more »

• Strategic Use of Patent Reissue Applications for University IP This program will provide you with a full understanding of patent filing reissue opportunities as well as challenges and risks ... more »

• Student IP Ownership Rights: University Policy and Practices This program will explore scenarios in which students may create intellectual property and the tools used to manage these assets ... more »

• Successfully Monetize Your Dust-Collecting Patents During this program you’ll hear how UNeMed created a lucrative quarterly review process to oversee and maximize every patent’s value ... more »

• Successfully Protect and Monetize Your Software IP Learn proven ways to protect your IP, with a focus on directing claims to products that use the invention rather than the invention itself in the abstract ... more »

• Technology Transfer Tactics Patent Tri-pack Gain invaluable guidance from nationally respected IP attorneys and top university TTO execs with three of our top-rated patent law webinars ... more »

• The Supreme Court Ruling in Helsinn v Teva: Impact on Prior Art and Patent Eligibility for University Innovations Presenters will discuss on-sale and public use bars, prior art rulings under both AIA and pre-AIA law, and how you can minimize risk of patent infringement ... more »

• The Supreme Court’s Medtronic Ruling: Practical Guidance for Protecting University IP Our team will give you practical guidance on how to manage and fortify your patent portfolio in light of the Supreme Court’s Medtronic ruling ... more »

• The Tech Transfer Legal Issues and Strategies Multimedia Pack Two practical resources offer how-to guidance for protecting your IP, avoiding legal challenges, and slashing attorney fees ... more »

• The USPTO's Updated Guidance on Section 101: Adjusting Your IP Evaluations for Maximum Protection What adjustments should be made to your IP evaluations in light of the new 101 guidance, and how to prepare your applications for maximum patent protection ... more »

• Trade Secret or Patent Protection? Making the Right Choice for Your University’s Innovations Join patent attorney Peter J. Toren as he presents options for protecting university IP and opportunities for co-existence between patents and trade secrets ... more »

• University Patent Infringement Lawsuits: Lessons Learned From Blockbuster Cases A case study-style presentation that will dissect two high-profile and lucrative infringement cases involving universities ... more »

• University Technology Commercialization Boot Camp This 13-session collection is a crash course in successful technology transfer featuring 25 of the country’s leading experts and TTO veterans ... more »

Monthly Newsletters:

• Technology Transfer Tactics monthly newsletter Technology Transfer Tactics monthly newsletter provides in-depth guidance designed to hasten and streamline the commercialization process ... more »

• All Access Pass This program gives you and your staff a complete arsenal of tech transfer benchmarks, best practices, and success strategies – at your fingertips 24/7 ... more »