Universities
Universities face IP challenges that rarely map neatly onto private industry models.
IP Counsel for Universities and Teaching Institutions
HRFM's University group works with universities and educational institutions in the U.S. and overseas. We understand the challenges of protecting early-stage technologies in a cost-efficient manner. We also recognize the regulatory, contractual and budgetary challenges universities often face.
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How HRFM Works With University Clients
The HRFM University group provides flexible fee arrangements when necessary to ensure our academic institutional partners can protect their valuable IP.
On-campus educational programs are also available for teaching and administrative staff. These programs help technology transfer personnel address key IP concepts with the campus community.
Topics include adequate disclosure, timing of IP filings and accurate ownership determinations.
What HRFM's University Group Provides
Our attorneys offer the following for university clients:
- Agreement drafting and review, including license agreements, sponsored or joint research agreements, material transfer agreements and nondisclosure agreements
- Disclosure review and vetting
- Pre-patent filing strategizing
- Patent and trademark prosecution, copyright registration and know-how/trade secret protection
- Advice and guidance with regard to university spin-out companies
- License negotiation assistance
- Trademark branding strategy
- Litigation
- Litigation cost review and monitoring
Partner With HRFM's University Group
Our University group approaches each engagement as a long-term academic partnership. HRFM is the largest IP law firm in upstate New York, with offices in Albany and Rochester.
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Our patent work helps universities leverage their research and commercialize new technology.
