Now on our YouTube channel: A free sample lesson from our IP Terms in Contracts about AI, the Cloud, and On-Premise Software course:
Watch the Free IP Terms Sample Lesson
This lesson addresses a common source of misunderstanding about intellectual property (IP), related to feedback terms. Tech Contracts Academy’s David Tollen explains the problem with feedback licenses and assignments (both common to IT contracts), and offers a solution:
the feedback disclaimer clause
This topic is also discussed in Chapter II.T of The Tech Contracts Handbook, and corresponding sample terms are available (free) in our Clause Library.
Interested in learning more about IP in technology contracts? This lesson is just one part of our course, IP Terms in Contracts about AI, the Cloud, and On-Premise Software. It’s available on your schedule, on-demand, with 100 days’ access. For more information and to enroll, please see here: https://courses.techcontracts.com/p/ip-terms-in-contracts
A Deep Dive into Modern IP Rights and Risk Allocation
As AI and cloud technologies reshape the industry, IP terms have become more important — and more complicated — than ever. This course gives you a clear, structured understanding of how IP works across modern tech agreements.
You’ll learn:
- How IP ownership and licensing differ in AI, cloud, and on‑premise software deals
- Why definitions matter so much
- How to avoid common drafting pitfalls that create unnecessary risk
- How to negotiate IP terms that protect your organization without slowing the deal
- Real‑world examples that make complex concepts easy to understand
Course Bundle Available: This course is also available as part of a special bundle with two other courses (AI Contracts: Drafting & Negotiating; Best AI & Other Software for Contract Professionals). The bundle provides 130 days’ access, and a discount compared with purchasing the courses individually. More information is available here: AI and IP Pack.
Whether you’re a lawyer, contract manager, procurement professional, or anyone who negotiates or handles IT agreements, Tech Contracts Academy’s courses give you the clarity and confidence you need to negotiate smarter and faster. If you work with technology contracts, our IP Terms course is for you.
Please visit our YouTube channel for more about technology contracting topics. These complimentary videos give you a chance not only to absorb practical content, but also to check out David Tollen’s teaching style: practical, engaging, and focused on what negotiators actually need.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE): Credit is available in California for the IP Terms course. (No CLE for watching YouTube videos.) Please see here for more details about our CLE, and each course’s sales page for its specific offering.
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