Negotiating Collaborative Research Agreements

About the Course:

Mastering Collaborative Research Agreements: Essential Insights for Negotiations

Meta Description: Learn key strategies for negotiating Collaborative Research Agreements (CRAs) without stress. Explore crucial topics from patent prosecution to royalty rates with expert guidance. Join our course led by Charles A. Weiss, Partner at Kenyon & Kenyon.

Content:

Are you an inventor navigating Collaborative Research Agreements (CRAs) with large corporations or universities? Ease your trepidation with essential insights to protect your cherished technology and negotiate fruitful agreements. Our comprehensive course, led by Charles A. Weiss, Partner at Kenyon & Kenyon, offers invaluable guidance tailored to your needs.

Key Discussion Points:

• Negotiation Strategies: Learn how to negotiate effectively with faculty members and tech transfer officers to safeguard your intellectual property rights.
• Access to Research: Understand the importance of negotiating access to research and crafting non-disclosure agreements for maximum protection.
• Royalty Rates and Rights: Navigate the complexities of negotiating preferential royalty rates and rights of first refusal to maximize the value of your innovations.
• Patent Prosecution Control: Gain insights into controlling the patent prosecution process and securing background, related, and future intellectual property rights.
• Crafting Agreements: Master the art of structuring and pricing options to ensure fair and beneficial agreements for all parties involved.

About the Course Leader:

Charles A. Weiss, a distinguished Partner at Kenyon & Kenyon, brings unparalleled expertise in technology-driven litigation, counseling, and transactions. With extensive experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and chemical sectors, Mr. Weiss offers a litigator’s perspective on patent validity, infringement, and transactional matters. As an adjunct professor at New York Law School, he shares his vast knowledge through engaging courses on patent litigation and analysis.

Course Details:

• Course Leader: Charles A. Weiss, Partner, Kenyon & Kenyon
• Course Length: Approx. 1.5 hours