Episode 3 - R&D agreements

In the third episode of the series, Sabine Fehringer and Floris de Wit focus on IP and confidentiality in life sciences research and development agreements, including discussion of:

• The debate around IP ownership
• The prospect of joint ownership and whether it's recommended
• Publication issues (eg the clash in desires of universities and commercial companies)
• Employee remuneration
• Organizational aspects, such as work schedules, key investigators, and handling changes in work.
• Drafting of termination clauses
• Regulatory components and compliance (eg approvals, ethical considerations, and compliance with local and international laws)