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Certified Licensing Professionals, Inc.

We administer the Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) program for professionals in the fields of licensing, business development and commercialization of intellectual property.  More than 700 individuals involved in patenting, marketing, valuation, IP law, negotiation, and intellectual asset management have earned the CLP certification.  Our mission is to elevate the licensing profession through knowledge and standards.

CLP, Inc., a 501(c)(6) organization, is governed by a Board of Governors that includes representatives from industry and organizations such as LES, AUTM, and BIO. Click here to sign up to receive email updates on the CLP program.

Why Should you Earn the CLP Certification? 


Earning the CLP credential:

  • Establishes credibility among your colleagues and peers.
  • Shows that you understand and utilize the latest industry practices.
  • Fulfills personal and professional goals for career development and opens up more opportunities in your career for advancement and job mobility
  • Recognizes your experience and qualifications as well as your commitment to continuing education and professional development.
  • Demonstrates your commitment to the licensing profession as a career.

Click here to apply for the CLP exam.

What are people saying about earning the CLP credential?


Click here to take a look at what current CLP designees are saying about the value of earning the CLP certification. 


CLP News & Announcements

Nominations for CLP Board of Governors Due Monday, March 1, 2010
CLP is now accepting nominations for the Board of Governors. Visit the Board of Governors page for more information and to download a copy of the nominations form. Completed forms are due to Cynthia Allen, CLP Certification Manager, by Monday, March 1, 2010. 

2010 and 2011 CLP Exam Dates Announced
CLP, Inc. will offer the CLP certification exam during the months of April and October 2010 and 2011 at more than 400 test sites worldwide. Click here to read more. Click here to apply for the CLP exam.

Testing Time for Technology Transfer?
Technology transfer officers are divided over the merits of imposing a standard on their profession, but industry associations seem to have accepted certification as inevitable, and are collaborating to define the qualifications on their own terms rather than having them imposed by outside groups or governmental bodies. Click here to read the full article...

Certification Renewal Policy Published
Click here to review the CLP, Inc. Certification Renewal Policy.

CLP Exam Now Available at More than 400 Test Sites Worldwide
Candidates for the CLP credential can now opt to take the exam at one of more than 400 test sites worldwide. The CLP exam will be offered in September 2009. Click here to apply for the exam. You can choose an international test site during the scheduling phase of the application process for an additional fee of $200.
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