WIPO Conference on Dispute Resolution in International Science and Technology Collaborations April 25/26, 2005 Lorelei de Larena, Esq. UCLA Intellectual Property Manager (310)
$750+ million in research awards (top 5 US). Rank 1 st in the US for total research expenditures. Local, national and international economy. Aiding developing countries – vaccines/technology. Over 40 companies have been formed around UCLA technology since UCLA Research
UC Patents UC System – “The Regents of the University of California.” Highest US patent filings of any university system (USPTO). Top 20 foreign filings of all entities worldwide (WIPO).
Invention Disclosures Are Increasing Inventions and Patent Filings DisclosuresFirst Patent Filings
Licensing Dollars are Increasing Gross Income $ Millions
Dispute Resolution Goals and Experience Disputes with Researchers: Assigning rights – contracts/policies. Disputes with Licensees: Development/diligence/royalties – ADR clause. Recommend worldwide ADR clause – WIPO. Disputes with Infringers : ADR options – offer business solutions. Example: GDC coil worldwide litigation.
Moving Forward with ADR in the US Court-mandated programs. Volunteer arbitration; mediation; other ADR – ex ante/ex post. Cost savings – Example: discovery. Fear of the unknown.
Global Solutions for ADR Examining need for change. Recommend using WIPO clause: Consistent, world-wide resolution. Cost savings. Time savings. Informed neutral = Smart solution.