Technology Transactions
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Intellectual Property Agreements:
Draft, negotiate, and review in-licensing and out-licensing agreements for intellectual property.
In-licensing Agreements:
Company acquires the rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize a product already discovered by another party. Defines license fees, royalties, milestones, and potential co-development arrangements.
Out-licensing Agreements:
Company grants another party the rights to develop, manufacture, and/or commercialize its existing product. Defines license fees, royalties, territories covered, and quality control measures.
Business Agreements:
Draft, negotiate, and review various contracts entered into by the company, mitigating potential legal and financial risks associated with collaborations, vendor agreements, or service contracts.
Joint Research Agreements (JRAs) or Joint Development Agreements (JDAs):
Collaboration between two or more parties to conduct research and/or development of a new product. Defines duties, ownership of intellectual property (IP) generated, cost-sharing, and publication rights.
Sponsored Research Agreements (SRAs):
Company funds research conducted by a university or research institution. Outlines research goals, deliverables, ownership of IP, and publication rights.
Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs):
Outlines the terms for conducting clinical trials on a new drug, biologic candidate or medical device. Specifies responsibilities of the sponsor (e.g., a pharmaceutical company), investigator (doctor or research institution), and regulatory requirements.
Manufacturing (and Development) Agreements:
Company outsources the manufacturing (and/or development) of its technology to a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO). Defines quality standards, production timelines, costs, and intellectual property ownership.
Supply Agreements:
Company secures a reliable source for software, raw materials or specific components needed for manufacturing. Defines quantities, pricing, delivery schedules, and quality control procedures.
Co-Promotion Agreements:
Two companies collaborate to market and sell a product, sharing marketing costs and profits. Defines brand strategy, marketing activities, and profit-sharing mechanisms.
Distribution Agreements:
Company grants a distributor the right to sell its technology in a specific territory. Defines pricing, sales targets, marketing restrictions, and quality control responsibilities.
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs):
Outlines the terms for sharing biological materials (e.g., cell lines, tissues) between research institutions or companies. Defines ownership rights, usage restrictions, and publication considerations.
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs):
Ensures confidentiality of sensitive information shared during collaborations, such as trade secrets or early-stage research data.
Asset Purchase Agreements:
Sell ownership rights of your technology assets (patents, software, trade secrets) to another party.
Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Agreements:
Combine your company with another, potentially involving technology assets as part of the deal.