“The CLP designation is a very challenging hurdle to achieve,” said Sedam. “I felt it was important that UNH be able to show not just competence, but leadership in technology licensing.”

The credential distinguishes licensing professionals who have met education requirements and demonstrated their experience and proficiency in licensing and the commercialization of intellectual property, as evaluated by established leaders in the field. It is built on internationally accepted standards of practice, knowledge and ethics to differentiate licensing professionals who have taken the steps necessary to become certified. The credential was an initiative of the Licensing Executives Society, Inc., an organization with members in both the United States and Canada, and a leader in education and best practices in licensing. Approximately 800 professionals have earned the CLP designation.

UNH’s Office for Research Partnerships and Commercialization is part of the UNH Research Office.  More information on the ORPC is available at www.unh.edu/research/orpc.

More information on the CLP certification program can be found at www.licensingcertification.org.