Technology Contracting for In-House Counsel

A self-paced course deep dive into the skills and knowledge unique to technology contracts.

With these five learning modules, you will explore these key concepts:

1. How to master contract drafting & negotiation skills
2. How to speak the language of “techies” for improved communication and understanding during the contracting process
3. Mastering technology licensing issues
4. What it takes to seal the deal and close a technology contract
5. How to demonstrate business value by implementing a seamless contract management process

**This Self-Paced course is not eligible for CLE**

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5 Modules; 5h

$159.00

Module 1: Master Contract Drafting & Negotiation Skills

This highly engaging course show you how to hone your ability to successfully negotiate a wide variety of agreements, as well as to effectively analyze and draft important provisions in such agreements. This course will also explore how to avoid common negotiation mistakes and best practices for working with your business units on contract issues. Plus, you'll participate in the learning activity, Play Find the Flaws™, which will give you an opportunity to analyze common-but-challenging contract provisions, spot the issues, and discuss risk mitigation techniques.

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Module 2: Lost in Translation: Tech Speak for Non-Techies

To serve their clients effectively, corporate counsel must learn the vocabulary of their business. Now, learning the language of technology also is becoming table stakes. This course will provide a primer on the top tech terms every in-house counsel should know. From working on technology contracts to advising on technology-related risks, you will receive the building blocks of tech literacy that will enable you to better serve your clients.

Module 3: Technology Licensing Basics: What In-House Counsel Need to Know

Intellectual property licensing agreements have become an increasingly frequent visitor on the desks of in-house generalists and IP specialists alike. From licensing software to massive data sets, this course will explore what you need to know to draft these potentially complicated intellectual property agreements. Plus, you will find out what you need to look for when reviewing a technology license, tips for drafting core provisions, and insight into when to retain the advice of outside counsel.

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Module 4: Greasing the Wheels: Negotiating and Overcoming Deal Friction in Tech Contracts

In this course, you will receive best practices for navigating the unique challenges that are germane to a technology contract. You’ll learn how to establish a positive working relationship with the contracting parties during the negotiations. You’ll uncover the successful negotiating methods other legal professionals have used to close a tech contract. In addition, you will understand the various phases that guide the technology contracting process. You'll also review common legal and practical challenges that arise in tech contracts and obtain proven solutions for solving them.

Module 5: How Effective Contract Management Can Position You as a Valued Business Partner

This course is designed for both legal operations teams and in-house counsel who manage and negotiate contracts and want to demonstrate the value of an efficient contract management process. You'll hear experts share how they maximize the performance efficiency of the contract management function using best-in-class playbooks and process mapping and triaging. Plus, you'll learn how to add value to your contract negotiations by leveraging business intelligence from contract data analytics. Bonus: Obtain metrics to benchmark your own contract management programs against those of your peers.

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A self-paced course deep dive into the skills and knowledge unique to technology contracts.

5 Modules; 5h

$159.00

Course Modules:

Module 1: Master Contract Drafting & Negotiation Skills

Module 2: Lost in Translation: Tech Speak for Non-Techies

Module 3: Technology Licensing Basics: What In-House Counsel Need to Know

Module 4: Greasing the Wheels: Negotiating and Overcoming Deal Friction in Tech Contracts

Module 5: How Effective Contract Management Can Position You as a Valued Business Partner

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Technology Contracting for In-House Counsel

A self-paced course deep dive into the skills and knowledge unique to technology contracts.

5 Modules; 5h $159.00

Course Modules:

Module 1: Master Contract Drafting & Negotiation Skills

Module 2: Lost in Translation: Tech Speak for Non-Techies

Module 3: Technology Licensing Basics: What In-House Counsel Need to Know

Module 4: Greasing the Wheels: Negotiating and Overcoming Deal Friction in Tech Contracts

Module 5: How Effective Contract Management Can Position You as a Valued Business Partner

Want More? Check out the rest of our available Self-paced Courses! And don't forget to check for updates every month!

Back to Self-paced Courses Page Back to Online Education Page

5 Modules; 5h

$159.00