How to License your Intellectual Property
Patents and licensing have recently become an integral part of most businesses. Businesses relating to technology, software, design, franchising, commercial products, music and a myriad of other companies depend on patents, copyrights and trademarks for their existence. Having the ability to monetize these intellectual assets is now a critical part of the business landscape. Understanding licenses and licensing is a skill that will benefit every business professional. This Webinar will explore the fundamentals of how to license intellectual properties either to or from other companies. It will provide you an understanding of the terminology, the available resources, costs, timing and rules of thumb necessary for optimizing the value of your IP. Technical, legal, financial and practical issues will be explored from a business perspective.
This Webinar will present an overview of the field so that you are able to develop an understanding of licensing fundamentals and integrate the important elements into your business plan. It is a natural follow-on to the Webinar entitled “An Introduction to Intellectual Property”. A SCORE Ventura County webinar.
How to Avoid and Mitigate Disruption Through Business Continuity Planning
Natural disasters, social disruption, failure of infrastructure, loss of key personnel, pandemics, and cyber-attacks are just a few of the things that can cause a company to grind to a halt. Along with potential revenue loss, supply chain disruption, and cost increases, there is always the possibility of a negative impact on customers as well as a company’s reputation. Fortunately, having a business continuity plan can help to mitigate these negative impacts and ensure resiliency and sustainability. During this webinar, CMTC Senior Consultant Walter Ciszczon will give a thorough overview of the use and benefits of developing an effective Business Continuity Plan to prepare companies for any major disruption. A CMTC webinar.
