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AUTM 2010 Software Course
Jun 17 - Jun 18, 2010
The AUTM Software Course is designed specifically for university licensing professionals who work with software and other information assets. The course will provide a survey of basic principles, as well as a study of best practices, emerging models and actual cases, that will benefit both newcomers and experienced practitioners. Participants will leave with the tools to handle basic to complex software asset management and licensing situations.
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AUTM Technology Operations and Organization Licensing Skills Course (TOOLS)
Oct 7 - Oct 9, 2009
The AUTM TOOLS Course is created and designed for the administrative and support staff of technology transfer offices.
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AUTM Essentials of Academic Technology Transfer Course
Oct 7 - Oct 9, 2009
The AUTM Essentials of Academic Technology Transfer Course (formerly known as the AUTM Basic Licensing Course) will provide an overview of the essential aspects of academic technology transfer.
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AUTM / ACCT Canada Startup Course
Jan 12 - Jan 14, 2009
The joint AUTM/ACCT Canada Startup Business Development Course is designed to provide insight into creating and sustaining successful, investment-quality companies with technologies emerging from academic-based research.
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AUTM Membership Orientation
Dec 11 - Dec 11, 2008
This free webinar will help newer members better understand AUTM and its many membership benefits. Long-standing members are also encouraged to attend and may be surprised to learn about many of the new and enhanced AUTM member benefits.
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AUTM Advanced Topics Course
Dec 4 - Dec 6, 2008
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AUTM Executive Summit
Dec 3 - Dec 4, 2008
This senior leadership event is designed to bring together academic technology transfer professionals who are advancing technology transfer from numerous perspectives and influencing its future.
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AUTM Tools Course
Sep 15 - Sep 17, 2008
TOOLS Course features in-depth workshops led by veteran faculty who guide attendees through the fundamentals of technology transfer and the patent and licensing processes.
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AUTM Basic Licensing Course
Sep 15 - Sep 17, 2008
The Basic Licensing Course is intended for professionals who are new to technology transfer.
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AUTM Software and Digital Media Course
Jun 20 - Jun 21, 2008
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| Regional Meetings |
AUTM 2010 Central Region Meeting
Jul 12 - Jul 14, 2010
The AUTM 2010 Central Region Meeting will be held at the world-famous Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. The AUTM Central Region Meeting brings diverse programs of interest to technology transfer newcomers and veterans alike. The meeting is an excellent forum for central region members to connect, exchange ideas, ask questions and gain valuable contacts.
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AUTM 2010 Eastern Region Meeting
Jun 7 - Jun 9, 2010
The AUTM 2010 Eastern Region Meeting will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, home to several prominent universities at the forefront of academic technology transfer. We will meet to discuss successful practices and new strategies to help weather these complicated economic times.
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AUTM Western Region Meeting
Sep 13 - Sep 15, 2009
The 2009 AUTM Western Region Meeting encourages interaction between colleagues from the western United States, the Asia/Pacific region and western Canada. We will gather in Vancouver for an exciting program focused on the economics of innovation.
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AUTM 2009 Central Region Meeting
Jul 27 - Jul 29, 2009
The AUTM Central Region Meeting offers a wealth of diverse programs of interest to technology transfer newcomers and veterans alike.
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AUTM 2009 Eastern Region Meeting
Jun 15 - Jun 17, 2009
Puerto Rico was chosen as the location for the 2009 AUTM Eastern Region Meeting to attract an international audience, which will gather to discuss topics related to the globalization of technology transfer, particularly global health. Topics that are suited to this theme and include international speakers will be given special consideration.
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AUTM 2008 Western Region Meeting
Jul 27 - Jul 29, 2008
For the first time, the AUTM Western region held its summer meeting in conjunction with our colleagues from the Asia/Pacific region.
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AUTM 2008 Eastern Region Meeting
Jul 21 - Jul 23, 2008
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AUTM 2008 Central Region Meeting
Jul 14 - Jul 16, 2008
AUTM Central Region Meeting
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| Online Professional Development |
Tips for Managing MTAs (Lessons Learned)
Sep 2, 2010
This online course is designed for technology transfer beginners and other university or non-profit research institutional administrators who have MTA management responsibilities. It is also an excellent refresher for professionals with intermediate experience.
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Negotiation of License Agreements
Aug 31, 2010
Ideally, license negotiation is a cooperative process where both sides leave satisfied. Unfortunately, negotiations often deteriorate and become competitive. This session will explore strategies and tactics that can be used to promote cooperative negotiation and will discuss tactics commonly used in competitive negotiations. Strategies will be presented to keep the negotiation cooperative and to defend against competitive tactics.
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How to Assess Patent Quality
Aug 18, 2010
With resources scarce in most technology transfer offices, marketing only those patents which appear to have commercially relevant issued patent claims and knowing which patents might be infringed is important. Indentifying which patents which may not be commercially relevant is equally important, as they can be abandoned or marketed and licensed through mechanisms that require fewer resources, such as IP listing Web sites. This workshop will review tools, techniques and resources to help technology transfer officers make these important business decisions and manage portfolios effectively and efficiently.
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Anatomy of a License Agreement
Jul 22, 2010
Don't miss this opportunity to find out what experienced university technology licensing professionals and industry representatives have considered to be the most contentious terms. We'll identify the basic terms of a university technology license agreement and the foundation for inclusion of those terms and conditions. You'll gain an understanding of the relative importance of each term including which might be negotiable and non-negotiable and take away some basic strategies to mitigate concerns.
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Databases: Smart Data Management
Jul 8, 2010
Regardless of size, diverse portfolios require logical data management systems coupled with efficient business processes to make the most of manpower. This workshop will discuss how to focus on the high-reward areas of databases, as well as how to avoid areas of low return. This course will provide a perspective on smart data management and its role in streamlining business processes.
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Financial Conflicts of Interest
Jun 24, 2010
Researchers at universities have unique opportunities to advance technology while establishing relationships with business entities that have an interest in commercializing technology. However, a significant financial conflict of interest may arise from such situations for researchers and their institutions. Congress is paying more attention to these conflict of interest issues, and universities can expect more detailed reporting of conflicts of interest to government sponsors, and the implementation of enhanced internal financial conflict of interest requirements Don’t miss this timely session where you’ll learn more about the specific problems that arise from conflicts of interest such as how conflict of interest disclosure can smooth the formation of start-up companies, and protect access to crucial research funds. Find out how you can best manage conflicts of interest in your university setting.
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Patent Basics for Administrative Personnel
May 12, 2010
This is a must-attend workshop for technology transfer beginners, administrators and support staff. It is also an excellent refresher for professionals with intermediate level experience.
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Marketing: Whether By Traditional or Social Media, the Value Proposition is Key
Apr 27, 2010
Scientists are well equipped to discuss the scientific merits of their discoveries, and it is easy for technology transfer professionals to get caught in that same mode when talking to potential licensees. However, potential licensees need to understand the value proposition. What is it about the technology that will motivate a licensee to invest the time and resources needed to commercialize your technology? Join us for Marketing: Whether By Traditional or Social Media, the Value Proposition is Key and explore how to identify and effectively communicate the value proposition. You will also hear ideas for how to use social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others to reach out to potential customers/partners.
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Equity-Based License Agreements
Apr 22, 2010
This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced licensing professionals who license startup and existing small companies where equity is at least part of the consideration.
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Nuts and Bolts for Compliance Under Federal Funding Awards
Mar 9, 2010
Get ready for a step-by-step tutorial about how to properly report inventions created under Federal sponsorship! This session will demonstrate the process for reporting inventions and patents thru the National Institutes of Health’s iEdison database, demonstrate how to conduct utilization reporting through iEdison, review the documents and timelines involved and touch briefly on closing out contracts.
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Basic Patenting 101
Mar 3, 2010
Basic Patenting 101 is an essential introductory course for beginner level licensing professionals. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the elements of a patent, the patenting process and the strategies used by universities to establish and leverage intellectual property portfolios. Learn what a typical patent and patenting process entails and gain an understanding of patenting considerations, costs and timelines within the United States and other select countries.
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Triage
Feb 24, 2010
Learn the basics of invention disclosure evaluation and selection using a triage approach. Invention triage is based on the principle that concentrating effort where it can make the most difference maximizes results. It combines effective invention disclosure evaluation and assessment with efficient management of the limited technology transfer resources of both time and money.
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Ethics and Equitable Conduct: Procuring Enforceable Patents
Jan 26, 2010
This beginner to intermediate level workshop is ideal for patent administrators, licensing professionals and contract specialists who have four years or less of experience in technology transfer and anyone new to working with inventors and outside patent counsel.
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Welcome To Technology Transfer: An Intro To the Basics
Jan 6, 2010
This online course is designed for administrative and licensing staff with 0-2 years of experience. It will be especially valuable for new hires, regardless of their function in the technology transfer office.
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Introduction to Export Controls
Dec 17, 2009
If you are new to technology export and new to export controls, this session will give you a general understanding of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You’ll also learn how to apply these regulations in situations common to academic technology transfer. The course will walk you through a series of "Yes" or "No" questions, leading to a determination of whether or not an export control license is applicable in particular situations, and how to secure one if needed.
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Copyright Law and Content/Software Licensing
Dec 15, 2009
Now more than ever before, content and software are being recognized as valuable properties. Copyright law is an essential tool in the university technology transfer professional toolbox, particularly as applied to the licensing of various content and software.
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Workflow and Data Management
Dec 9, 2009
Regardless of size, our diverse portfolios require us to work efficiently. This workshop will help you maximize efficiency by showing you how to integrate smart data management into your business processes.
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The Basics of Open Source Licensing
Nov 4 - Nov 4, 2009
If you feel that you don’t have a firm grasp of open source, you’re not alone. There are compelling reasons for researchers to propagate their software and other works through publication and to collaborate openly on projects; however, the topic of open source can be highly confusing for technology and grant managers who don’t have significant experience on the topic.
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Managing Priorities in Lean Academic Times
Oct 28 - Oct 28, 2009
The global economic climate is making a tremendous impact on university communities everywhere. It will take creativity, innovation and focus to weather this period of economic downturn.
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Managing Stakeholder Expectations
Oct 13 - Oct 13, 2009
While gaining experience as a relatively new technology transfer professional, you are required to balance a variety of stakeholder expectations. These stakeholders may include your office, faculty, licensees and the public. What does each expect of you? What motivates them? What do you expect from them? This online workshop will review each of these elements and provide a practical stakeholder analysis tool. The session will also include a case study examining how to successfully manage these varying expectations.
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