03-04/04/2014 - European Contract Practice for R&D Projects (Germany)

R&D projects with or without European or national funding need a safe and sound legal contract design. In most cases the legal framework decides about the success of a project and lays the groundwork for a smooth pursuit of research activities. Another vital factor for the outcome is the exchange of knowledge. Because of their complexity, in the majority of R&D projects, in particular in their research phase, external know-how is essential. Therefore, cooperations within R&D activities require clear strategies. Proper contract design is crucial in order to avoid financial risk or loss of intellectual property, to protect research results and to preserve economic value.

This nteractive seminar is aimed at Finance & Business Development Managers, Management and Members of R&D Departments and IP departments, Technology Transfer Managers, (International) Programme and Project Managers, Research Services, Legal Counsel and Legal Services, Patents and Licensing Managers involved and working in scientific research, with R&D projects and dealing with cooperations and intellectual property.

Participants will learn how to:

• Secure research by means of a safe and sound contract
• Negotiate contracts and to which issues should be paid particular attention
• Avoid and solve disputes
• Make the most out of licensing contracts and technology transfer

From acknowledged experts like:

• Christine Hazell, Academic Contracts Manager, Legal and Insurances Services, University of Exeter, United Kingdom
• Bart Goddyn, Legal Counsel IP/IT, Belgium
• Ivo De Nooijer, Head of IP Legal Team, Research and Innovation Services (LURIS), Leiden University, the Netherlands

Further information:
https://cordis.europa.eu