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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2009 Dec 2.
Published in final edited form as: Pharm Dev Regul. 2003 Jan 1;1(3):191–203. doi: 10.1901/jaba.2003.1-191

Table VI.

Settling license disputes: general approach for licensors

Analyze licensee’s complaint in detail
Separate contract law from patent law issues
Offer a compromise solution if dispute is valid
If dispute persists, seek outside opinion
Offer a solution in line with opinion
Discuss in person if necessary
Amend license to incorporate solution or terminate license