A detailed description of the program is available by clicking here. 

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Workshop highlights include:

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Joint ownership of IP, its unexpected commercial implications, laws in specific countries considered: 
 

Joint ownership of IP suggests that the joint owners have equal and mutual rights over the jointly owned IP. But unharmonised laws in different countries result in one joint owner being disadvantaged, or even all the joint owners being disadvantaged. Why joint ownership laws in other countries must be considered. Implications of joint ownership of patents, copyright, confidential information in various countries considered. Potential adverse financial and bargaining implications as a result of joint ownership. Recommendations for managing and dealing with joint ownership.

 

IP Ownership models in collaborations
 

Models for IP ownership in R&D collaborations – inventorship model; improvements model, category model, joint ownership model, joint venture company model. Criteria for selecting one model over another. Models for allocating joint ownership proportions between the joint owners

 

IP Ownership and rights models in R&D Contracts
 

Models for IP ownership when contracting research and development with contract research organisations (for-profit companies), and non-for-profit universities, research institutes, etc. Factors influencing one model over another.

 

Negotiating an alternative to IP ownership:

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Rights of First Refusal for a license and Options to Negotiate a License. How these are used in IP ownership negotiations. Their legal status considered in Australia, and because we do deals with parties in the US and Europe, in those countries as well. Implications of unharmonised laws in relation to rights of first refusal and options to negotiate. Liabilities if obligations are breached. Adverse financial and bargaining implications of rights of first refusal and options to negotiate.

 

Negotiating IP Ownership warranties
 

Customary warranties dealing with IP ownership in relation to different types of IP. Why different types of IP need warranties framed differently. When, how, and extent of qualifications to warranties. Approach to warranties in license agreements, collaboration agreements, and R&D agreements

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