For many tech transfer professionals in the throes of negotiating a deal, university counsel sometimes seems more like an opponent than part of the team. In-house legal reviews have often been cited as slowing down negotiations, alienating licensees, insisting on terms that set negotiations back, and representing a black hole that agreements may never emerge from. In short, TTO execs and licensees alike are often frustrated by a bureaucratic approach, when what’s called for is a fast, business-minded approach that reflects the fast-paced realities of the corporate world.
That’s why we’ve lined up two attorney experts with first-hand insights into the challenges often presented by university counsel. They’ll share a wealth of specific strategies for speeding reviews, managing the in-house counsel relationship, enhancing deal term flexibility, promoting culture change, and getting deals done faster and with less red tape. Join us on April 29 for a pull-no-punches audioseminar, Working Effectively with University Counsel to Speed the Licensing Process. In this down-to-earth 90-minute program, Sean O’Connor, director of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic and the University of Washington, and Bryce Pilz, assistant general counsel for the University of Michigan and its TTO, will help you break down communication barriers and dramatically reduce the frustrations of in-house legal reviews. For complete information and to register, CLICK HERE.
COMING SOON: Stretch Your TTO’s Budget: Tap Into Industry Resources and Partnerships — Thursday, April 8, 2010
Not able to attend yesterday’s program on the Bilski decision’s impact on university IP? CLICK HERE to order the CD or MP3 and listen at your convenience.