May 2019
Webinar: Current Data Use & Access Issues
This session will present a broad summary of issues related to the generation, ownership, exchange, and use of data, including permitted and restricted uses of data in university-industry projects. Some key issues such as consents, use of publicly accessible data, non-human proprietary data exchange, export control restrictions, privacy, security, and intellectual property will be highlighted. This session will provide an overview of these issues as they apply to data in industry-sponsored and university-industry collaborative projects. Who Should Attend? This is…
Find out more »June 2019
Webinar: New Contracting Models
For many universities and their industry partners traditional approaches to negotiating sponsored research and license agreements may not produce the desired results. New models that are intended to streamline university industry agreement and promote more and better university-industry partnerships have emerged over the last few years. This session will describe a few of these approaches for dealing with the results of industry sponsored research agreements including public dedication of IP, and pre-negotiated agreements geared to various types of project such…
Find out more »Webinar: Liability, Warranties, Assumption and Allocation of Risk
Assessment of risk is an important part of determining reasonable contract terms, and too often, that step is neglected, with negotiators instead relying on standard positions. Terms addressing liability, indemnification, warranties, and insurance are often relegated to “boilerplate” status and not given the attention they need or deserve in university-industry agreements. Both parties have constraints and policy considerations in these areas that often differ and can cause challenges to negotiating agreements. Activities covered by contracts between industry and universities and…
Find out more »July 2019
Webinar: Basic Budgeting Strategies for Industry Agreements
The budget is key in determining whether it is feasible to proceed with a sponsored project. The budget should reflect the funding required to successfully undertake the proposed project and allow the industry sponsor to assess whether those funds are available. Budgets detail and format may vary but include direct and indirect costs. Sometimes additional funds from other sources such as the state or federal government may be required. This session will provide a summary of budget and payment terms…
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