Development Techniques for International Technology Transfer

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More so than even the exchange of goods, the exchange of technology among nations has increased dramatically. Exchanges are evolving and so is the role of developed and developing nations. Le Goc leads readers through the basic concepts of technology transfer, synthesizing a wide range of material with an integrated approach to the practical techniques used in technology transfer internationally. Not only is the book useful as a university text in international business and contracts, it also provides executives and managers who have no special expertise in the field with the information they need to take the next steps toward acquiring true expertise.

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"[A] highly practical addition to the literature of licensing by one of the premier practitioners of the art."-Robert Goldscheider President, The International Licensing Network
"Michel Le Goc has succeeded in aligning theory and practice by creating a reference tool that introduces the key concepts of international technology transfer and discusses the application of transfer mechanisms and techniques to the contemporary realities of a rapidly evolving business world. The text provides an insightful synthesis that includes: timely information on international business topics in the context of technology transfer and the role of technology; instructional material regarding international contracts and intellectual property; and detailed sections examining corporate and national culture."-Myron Roomkin Robert and Arlene Kogod, Fund Dean and Professor Kogod School of Business American University
"One of Professor Michel Le Goc's noteworthy qualities, resonant in his teaching as well as in his consulting practice, is his ability to provide clear and comprehensible analysis and explanations to his various audiences. He does this by defining the elements of a complex case without compromising the context of its significance. Unlike other specialized works dedicated to transfers of international technology which address one set of questions and perspectives, Michel Le Goc's creates in his writing a symbiotic approach to the collection of ideas presented. His contributions are characterized by a prolific multidimensional analysis and reflect a profound experience in living. I am pleased to have had the privilege of working with Professor Michel Le Goc in the area of international development through my work in marine biology and, in particular, my research devoted to, among other things, the protection of ecosystems."-Jean Jaubert, Professor Director, The Scientific Center European Oceanographic Observatory of Monaco
"Technology and the management of knowledge and innovation has emerged as a powerful force as the overwhelming trend of globalization takes root in the marketplace. Michel Le Goc has developed a text that provides the reader with the tools for examining these global trends in the context of technology transfer process using an international consulting perspective. The book explores the role and growing importance of technology transfers in international business and trade, introduces the fundamental components of a transfer, and discusses the critical importance of selecting appropriate technology and developing a comprehensive strategy that not only recognizes the technical, legal, and economic circumstances, but considers the political, cultural, historical, and religious effects of the transfer."-Daniel Rouach Professor ESCP-EAP Graduate School of Management
"The book, Development Techniques for International Technology Transfer, by Michel Le Goc, is a complete working tool. It combines three perspectives that make it a reliable and functional text: an understanding of business and finance, technical expertise, and practical insight into the field. Researchers of public and private laboratories, small or large technology companies, and business practitioners alike can take this work as a starting point to carry out the essential collaboration between the various actors of a project. They will learn about methods for safeguarding the interests of each while enhancing the team and allowing for the rational and optimal development of a project. Michel Le Goc does not theorize in this book. Instead, he draws on his international experience and adapts it to a larger audience using practical and actual cases. This book is an indispensable tool for all those who wish to learn more about influential paths to success in international technology transfer."-Dr. Jean Louis Patat MANDELEVIUM Developer and Manager Biotechnology Projects
"This compelling book by Michel Le Goc discusses the key components involved in transfers of technology as well as the various technical methods used in these transfers. Its contents will capture not only the attention of future students but also that of business executives, technology transfer administrators, and practitioners of international business, including legal practitioners."-Michael J. Remington From the Foreword Partner Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Faculty Member The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
"Transfers of technology have an effect on economists and business practitioners as well as professionals of scientific and technical research. The critical need for establishing communication between partners is unmistakable in the work of Professor Michel Goc. Using language that is clear, precise, and intelligible to all, Michel Le Goc has developed a reference book that transcends the complexity of situations, analyzes the various aspects of technology transfers, and, in particular, provides tools for implementing successful projects. Professor Michel Le Goc's great experience in international transfers brings a new dimension to this type of work that readers of distinct cultures will be able to benefit from and appreciate."-Roger Lamartine Professor Director Industrial Chemistry Laboratory University Claude Bernard Lyon

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MICHEL LE GOC has specialized in international business development, with emphasis on technology transfer, for more than 30 years. Dr. Le Goc now teaches at the University of Geneva and at American University, Washington, D.C.