CLP,
Inc., a 501(c)(6) organization, administers the
Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) exam and certification program. The CLP certification program is a professional designation intended to distinguish those who have demonstrated experience, proficiency, knowledge and exposure to licensing and commercialization of intellectual property through involvement in patenting, marketing, valuation, IP law, negotiation, and intellectual asset management. CLP, Inc. is governed by a Board of Governors that includes representatives from industry organizations such as LES, AUTM, and BIO.
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
Provides greater visibility to the
licensing profession, your profession, with added credibility and
prestige.
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.
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
Certification Renewal Policy Published Click here to review the CLP, Inc. Certification Renewal Policy. 2010 CLP Exam Dates Announced CLP,
Inc. will offer the CLP certification exam during the months of April
and October 2010 at more than 400 test sites worldwide. Click here to learn more about the exam. 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.