1. WIPO Conference on Dispute Resolution in International Science and Technology Collaborations April 25/26, 2005 Lorelei de Larena, Esq. UCLA Intellectual Property Manager ldelarena@resadmin.ucla.edu (310) 794-0558

2.  $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 1990. UCLA Research

3. 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).

4. Invention Disclosures Are Increasing 0 50 100 150 200 2002 2004 Inventions and Patent Filings DisclosuresFirst Patent Filings 20032001

5. Licensing Dollars are Increasing 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 19961998200020022004 Gross Income $ Millions

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Global Solutions for ADR  Examining need for change.  Recommend using WIPO clause:  Consistent, world-wide resolution.  Cost savings.  Time savings.  Informed neutral = Smart solution.