How long does the patent licensing process take, and what will it cost me in up-front money?
The process takes about 3-4 months after receipt of your application for license. (This includes a mandatory publication period of 2 months for exclusive licenses, during which a member of the public can file a written objection.) Up front license fees are generally set to provide the licensee with an incentive to diligently pursue the terms of the license agreement.
