Intellectual Property Licensing: Principles and Practice

This authoritative book identifies the essential principles that inform the drafting of licensing agreements. Drawing on insights from intellectual property, contract and competition law, in addition to setting out the building blocks of IP transactions, Gail Evans examines key aspects of licensing such as those related to AI inventions, employee rights and patentable improvements. The book demonstrates the crucial role of case law in shaping the interpretation of intellectual property, as well as its permitted use and territorial reach.

Key Features:

• Addresses the legal framework for FRAND negotiations, including the concept of a willing licensor, the lawfulness of a global licence and the elements of a FRAND injunction
• Assesses data aggregation in content mining, including the training of AI on copyright works, the scope of liability for copyright infringement and the licensing relevant to the multiple parties involved
• Explores the relationship between the licensing of intellectual property and competition law, including the treatment of patentable improvements and non-challenge clauses under the EU Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation of 2026

Intellectual Property Licensing presents actionable guidance for transactional lawyers, IP owners, and other legal professionals seeking a greater understanding of current issues in the field. It will also be highly relevant for scholars and students of intellectual property transactions.