Data Licensing Agreements: Intellectual Property Rights, Data Privacy Laws, Key Provisions, Drafting Strategies

Course Details
- smart_display Format
Live Online with Live Q&A
- signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Level
Intermediate
- work Practice Area
Commercial Law
- event Date
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- schedule Time
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
- timer Program Length
90 minutes
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
This CLE course will provide guidance for corporate and technology counsel on the complex legal issues encountered in data licensing. The panel will explore the legal risks and regulatory challenges associated with data licensing, as well as key provisions essential for drafting robust data licensing agreements.
Faculty

Mr. Tew's practice focuses on middle-market mergers and acquisitions, corporate law and governance, and complex commercial transactions. He represents clients in a range of industries, including software and technology, manufacturing, media and healthcare. Mr. Tew has particular expertise in assisting international businesses develop and expand operations in the U.S.

Mr. Galkin is an information technology and internet lawyer who has dedicated his legal practice to representing internet, e-commerce, information technology and new media businesses across the U.S. and around the world. He serves as a trusted adviser to startup, emerging, established and multinational corporations on their core commercial transactions including corporate formation and transitions, intellectual property, technology and software development, licensing, transfer, and distribution, regulatory compliance, as well as agreements for online businesses, including, SaaS offerings, website terms of use, privacy policies, development agreements, affiliate agreements and sweepstakes/contest rules and compliance. Mr. Galkin’s broad experience gained during more than 20 years in practice allows him to provide cutting-edge, creative and efficient solutions to complex problems.

Leveraging his deep background in and knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning tools, alongside his decades of corporate, executive and legal experience, Mr. Stignani offers actionable information so that his clients not only know the challenges they are facing, but also can avoid similar problems down the road. Additionally, he practices intellectual property law, and he possesses a unique understanding of the innovation process – considering he has over 36 patent filings himself, in various technologies and across 11 countries.
Description
Companies have come to recognize data as a lucrative business asset. As with any other asset, data is protected and can be monetized by licensing it to third parties. Data licensing involves navigating myriad legal and regulatory issues. Key considerations in data licensing include intellectual property rights and data privacy laws.
Effective data licensing agreements must include specific provisions to mitigate risks and protect both parties. Essential clauses encompass data usage and retention rights, confidentiality, indemnification, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution. Defining the scope of use, geographic limitations, and responsibilities of the data licensee is crucial to prevent misunderstandings and potential conflicts and to preserve the value of the data.
Crafting effective data licensing agreements requires a strategic approach. Emphasizing clarity, enforceability, and compliance, best practices include leveraging advanced technologies for data tracking, adopting proactive risk management frameworks, and ensuring continuous regulatory education.
Listen as our authoritative panel discusses the legal and regulatory issues in data licensing, key provisions in data licensing agreements, and best practices for drafting and negotiating these agreements.
Outline
- Overview of data licensing
- Legal and regulatory issues
- Key provisions in data licensing agreements
- Best practices for drafting and negotiating agreements
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- Legal risks and regulatory challenges in data licensing
- Critical provisions to include in data licensing agreements
- Best practices for drafting and negotiating data licensing agreements
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