Description

This interactive workshop will allow the participant to learn the ins and outs of effectively creating and negotiating the terms and conditions of a variety of special agreements including intellectual property agreements, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, memorandums of understanding, inter-personnel agreements, cooperative research and development agreements and other transaction agreements. Case studies and testimonials from both the participants and workshop leaders will be used to explore the intellectual basis for the decision on the use of a particular instrument as well as exploring the specific terms and conditions. The workshop will be conducted in a room with a rectangle conference table with limited seating to encourage participation.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will learn tips for reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions of effective MTAs, NDAs, MOUs, IPAs, CRADAs, and OTAs;
• Participants will learn techniques for effectively negotiating these special agreements with industry and federal sponsors;
• Participants will partake in scenarios where they review agreements as part of a negotiation team.

Pre-Requisites

Working knowledge of contracts

Program Level:

Intermediate