Successful Technology Licensing (STL)
Objectives and Scope
Successful Technology
Licensing (STL)” Training
Program
 It is a training program developed by the World
Intellectual Property Organization Secretariat.
 The main objective of the program is to introduce,
in a very practical and inter-active manner, the issue of
intellectual property (IP) and its role in innovation
promotion and technology transfer in the context of the
R&D institution such as national nuclear institute.
Successful Technology
Licensing (STL)” Training
Program
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The program consists of three parts:
Part I. Introduction of necessary legal and
organizational infrastructure for technology
transfer in the scientific institution (Topics 1 to 5),
Part II. Successful Technology Licensing (STL)
Theoretical part on Key Terms of Licensing
Agreement and negotiation techniques.
Simulation of licensing negotiation.
What is STL?
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Program is developed as a practical tool for Member States
in developing their regional and national
licensing skills.
Consists of Successful Technology
Licensing (STL) Guide and standardized training
materials - model program, procedure,
hypothetical stories, evaluation form and
presentations - based on and structured in line
with STL.
What is STL?
 4 to 5 Days Program
 Theoretical Part and Simulation of Licensing Negotiation
 Available as Basic, Advanced and Training of Trainers
Course
 Translated in Arabic, English, Chinese, French, Russian,
Spanish, Portuguese, Serbian, Vietnamese and Romanian
 Sustainable and Evolving
 Create Synergies and Promote Networking
 Field of Substantial Collaboration between WIPO and
LESI
What are the
Objectives of STL ?
 Make licensing accessible tool for technology transfer
and IP based business.
 Broaden the scope of the users - not only the lawyers but
researchers, business people, SMEs, in particular in
developing and countries in transition.
 Empower potential users to recognize licensing business
opportunities and risks.
 Provide solid base for practical application of the IP and
licensing knowledge acquired.
Target Audience
of the STL?
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Scientists and Researchers
Business People
Lawyers
Technology Managers
Financial Experts
SMEs
STL Main Partners ?
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Regional and National IP Offices
International Organizations and UN Agencies
Universities and R&D Institutions
Relevant National Ministries and Chambers
of Commerce
Professional Associations
 LESI
 AUTM
STL ALL Over the World
Jamaica, Barbados,
Trinindad & Tobago
Brazil,
Colombia,Cuba,
Costr Rica, Mexico
Hungary (for South East and
Central European countries),
Serbia, Slovenia, Romania,Turkey,
India, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam,
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, South
Korea
Cameroon, Rwanda, Senegal, Egypt, Morocco,
Tunis, Mauricius, ARIPO, OAPI and CEMAC
What are the
Deliverables of
this Program?
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Offer basic knowledge on intellectual property
Provide information and practical training on legal and organizational
infrastructure for efficient innovation promotion and transfer of technology
Explain the role of technology licensing in innovation and technology transfer..
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Provide necessary level of knowledge of licensing principles, key terms of the
agreement, mechanics of the licensing negotiation and drafting of the contract
in order to enhance participant’s capacity to recognize benefits and risks in
licensing agreement.
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After completition of the courses participants should be able to :
• Successfully participate in the licensing negotiation;
• Give a valuable contribution to the content of the
agreements in collaboration with legal counsel and other team members;
• Participate as trainers or coaches in licensing educational programs.
Thank You!
Olga Spasic
Head
Innovation Structures Section
Innovation Division
spasic.olga@wipo.int