Delivered jointly by LES B&I (Licensing Executives Society, Britain and Ireland) and KEUK (Knowledge Exchange UK), this one-day course is essential for understanding how to successfully engage with, and licence technology from, universities. Our practical course equips delegates with the skills and confidence to structure deals effectively, empowering them to negotiate key terms in diverse agreements.

Core Content:

• Gain insight into how Universities and their Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) work
• Learn how to identify technology at Unis
• Understand the drivers for university IP licensing and tips for negotiating key terms in an IP licence
• Explore the funding and incentives available to support successful collaborative partnerships with universities.

Learning Objective Content:

1. Understanding legal frameworks and regulatory consideration
2. Identify what a University want from a deal
3. Knowing the role of Tech transfer Office and key stakeholders
4. Knowing how to search for technologies and the range of collaboration approaches
5. Understand how to negotiate the terms of a licence agreement
6. Identify sources of funding for collaboration

Who is this for?

This course is ideal for all those interested in understanding better licensing of IP from the universities and how to engage with the university sector including:
• Licensing executives in industry
• Professional IP Practitioners
• New entrants to the university knowledge exchange / innovation system
• Student entrepreneurs

A basic understanding on IP is beneficial.

Speakers:

Phil Clare, CEO, Queen Mary Innovation Ltd

Howard Feather, Business Engagement & Start up Manager, Oxford Brookes University

Hayley Francies, Director – Genomic Sciences, GSK

Professor Andrew Livingston, CEO, Exactmer Ltd, Vice Principle Research Innovation,
Queen Mary University

Rebeca Santamaria-Fernandez, Senior Director – Business & Corporate Development,
Google DeepMind

Moderators:

Paul Maclennan, Partner, Anderson Law LLP

Samantha Williams, Senior Licensing Manager, Trinity College Dublin

Early bird until 16 January:
LES / KEUK Member – £245
Non Member – £345

Standard Rate from 17 January:
LES / KEUK Member – £295
Non Member – £395

Please follow link to register online: SIGN IN – LES B&I and Knowledge Exchange UK – London, 5 February 2026