Navigating Technology Collaborations and Joint Ventures—Wolf Greenfield seminar
November 12, 2008The pressure for new technologies to fill R&D pipelines, introduce new products, and establish competitive advantage has never been greater. To meet this demand, more companies are turning to collaborations and joint ventures, but structuring these agreements is a challenge, particularly their IP aspects.
This seminar will assess the key success factors in selecting the right collaboration/joint venture partner, negotiating the optimal deal, and allocating, as well as managing, IP rights. Our panel of business executives and IP transactions experts will share their experiences and answer issues such as:
- Factors for a successful collaboration partner/relationship
- IP risks and opportunities
- Deal structures yielding the greatest potential
- Restructuring strategies when changes and problems occur
Panelists:
- Abigail Barrow, Founding Director, Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center (MTTC)
- Mark de Souza, Vice President, Business Development, Dyax Corp.
- Ed Gates, Pharmaceutical Group Chair, Wolf Greenfield
- Steve Henry, Licensing & Transactions Group Chair, Wolf Greenfield
Facilitated by:
- Ed Perlman, Trademark & Copyright Group Co-Chair, Wolf Greenfield
Event Details
When
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
8:00 - 10:30am
Where
The Charles Hotel
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Directions
Questions
Contact Jay Wager at 617.646.8368 or email
Registration
Click here to register for this seminar.
