The PLG Introductory Training Course takes delegates through the partnering process – commencing with the identification of the correct strategy, through due diligence and negotiation to eventual implementation. En route, the tutorial sessions cover key elements of the licensing process, including an in depth look at Intellectual Property Rights and the Financial Analysis of deal terms.

The course has a 10 strong faculty who provide guidance on best practice and there is a continuous interactive case study including a negotiating exercise which allows delegates to put theory into practice. Comprehensive documentation for the course is provided, the tutorial components cover:

• Introduction and Overview of the Licensing Process
• Identifying and Finding Partners
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Due Diligence
• Different Types of Licensing Agreements
• Financial Aspects of Licensing
• The Regulatory Environment Relevant to Licensing
• Negotiation Skills
• Technology Transfer
• Optimising the Agreement Structure
• Implementation of the Agreement

There is a maximum class size of twenty persons to ensure an effective tutorial ratio.