Intellectual property rights are at the heart of virtually every research collaboration between academia and industry, and the negotiation around IP is often contentious, frustrating – and too often a deal-breaker. Every negotiation is unique and loaded with complexity. By gaining practical knowledge of the various situations that arise in these negotiations – and the creative solutions used to resolve them — you can dramatically increase the chances of resolving IP issues and establishing long-term relationships that bring critical benefits to both partners. This practical session will focus on arriving at a win-win strategy for resolving IP-related issues and structuring a deal that benefits both parties. The session will draw from the direct experiences of the speakers in handling sensitive situations, including a role-playing exercise in a mock negotiation to illustrate specific sticking points and showcase proven strategies for resolving them. Here is a brief look at the areas covered: Who owns the foreground IP? Rights to background IP? Publication Patent prosecution Patent enforcement Research, Development & Commercialization Improvements Other issues in IP negotiations Mock negotiations to illustrate win-win resolutions We’ve teamed with a pair of experts with extensive experience on both sides of the table. Join Dr. DJ Nag, PhD, MBA, CLP, RTTP, President of Innovaito, LLC, and Tatiana Litvin-Vechnyak, PhD, Vice President of Technology Commercialization for Georgetown University, for this important program