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"Universities' Creating, Owning and Licensing to Early Stage Companies"
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Presenter:
Gregory C. Brown, Associate General Counsel, University of Minnesota

Summary:
Universities are shedding their historically passive roles in the development and commercialization of technology. They are forming for profit business entities. They are controlling and holding majority positions in these firms. University representatives sit on their boards. Universities are investing cash in them, leasing office and lab space to them and taking affirmative steps to help launch them. These activities raise traditional and novel business, legal and ethical concerns for the universities participating in these complex arrangements, for the early stage companies and for the companies' business and strategic partners. Join use for a lively review of what's happening at universities and what are some of the emerging best practices, and a discussion of how these trends affect university licensing generally.

Location:
University of Minnesota Campus - East Bank
McNamara Alumni Center
Johnson Room

Directions: http://www.alumnicenter.umn.edu/events/parking.html

Cost: $35

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