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From ground-breaking academic research and innovative incubator and accelerator programmes to trademark, copyright and patent portfolios, a university’s intellectual property is one of its most important commercial assets. As a key market differentiator, it is critical that higher education institutions (HEIs) can identify, capture, license, monetise and protect their intellectual property.
With extensive experience and expertise in advising both universities and corporates looking to collaborate with the higher education sector, our lawyers have a unique insight into the challenges, needs and aspirations of our higher education (HE) clients.
Our extensive international expertise supported by our membership of Pangea Net – a trusted network of independent law firms spanning 28 jurisdictions – enables us to provide you with the necessary strategic Intellectual Property (IP) and operational advice and guidance you need to operate successfully in both developed and emerging economies.
Our intellectual property team is ranked as the “go to firm for heavyweight IP matters”. For more information about our intellectual property legal services for higher education please contact Selina Hinchliffe.
Our expert panel, comprised of IP and corporate law specialists, discuss IP commercialisation strategies, their benefits and pitfalls, drawing on experience across the private, public and higher education sectors.
Advising a university on its joint venture and trading entity structures for exploitation of its IP including charity and tax law support in conjunction with IP
Advising a university with multiple collaborators on the testing phases and route to market involving patentable technology capable of cutting diesel engine missions in line with government targets and timelines
Advising HEIs on the legal issues affecting IP ownership in Germany, China and the United States
Advising a HEI on the manufacturing and development of technology in China
A client says: "They are my legal partner of choice for commercial and intellectual property matters," adding: "I have found them to be open, flexible and creative."
"The team is reliable and extremely responsive," remarks one client, who adds: "They are the best in the business and their reputation is well deserved."
As Universities look to utilise their labs and bring staff and students back to campus, whilst potentially continuing with at home study and research, what are the key IP issues to consider and associated health and safety aspects?
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As we embrace mental health awareness week from 18 May 2020, it is timely to reflect on some of the steps that HEIs can take to discharge their duty of care in uncertain times.
What can and should universities do to set up contracts for September when there is uncertainty about how education will be delivered, or when staff have been furloughed or otherwise engaged?
The Department for Education has recently published guidance on the Government’s Job Retention Scheme which has now been extended to last until the end of June this year. It has clarified that its primary focus is to ensure that Higher Education providers are able to continue delivering HE services and support the needs of students both on and off the campus.
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