(4c) Avoiding Technology Agreements Traps

Engineers will encounter patent and trade secret licenses and other kinds of technology agreements in the course of doing business, for example when settiing up a startup company, dealing with employees or dealing with a customer. Knowing the common traps goes a long way towards making the most of these agreements. This presentation will provide an overview of technology agreements and the common mistakes made while agreeing to or implementing e agreements. It will also explore how to avoid the miscommunications that kill a business relationship.