Negotiating Intellectual Property Clauses with Jeanette Nyden + Lawrence Kane, Ep #289

There’s no beating around the bush—intellectual property clauses are complicated. They’re even more complex to negotiate. How do you decide who owns what when hiring someone to create something for you? How contract professionals should approach negotiating intellectual property clauses is a tough conversation that Jeanette Nyden and Lawrence Kane happily tackle in this episode of Negotiations Ninja. If you’re ready for a deep dive into the nuances of IP clauses, give this episode a listen.

DISCLAIMER: Always be sure to seek qualified legal counsel. This episode is purely for informational purposes.

Outline of This Episode

• [2:03] Learn more about Jeanette Nyden + Lawrence Kane
• [3:16] Learn about The Contract Professional’s Playbook
• [5:00] The definition of intellectual property
• [8:33] The difference between intellectual property and work product 
• [12:34] The differing perspectives of the vendor versus procurement 
• [22:43] The complex questions of ownership
• [23:43] How to protect intellectual property clauses
• [28:36] The challenges faced around intellectual property
• [34:45] How contract professionals should approach intellectual property
• [37:07] How to connect with Jeanette and Lawrence

Resources & People Mentioned

• The Contract Professional’s Playbook

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