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About Legal SIG

So much of our work involves legal questions and dilemmas. This SIG works to collect and share knowledge and experience. Join the SIG and their monthly meeting with different legal topics each month.

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? Contact Arlyta Wibowo

Group Leaders

Isabella Longoni

Isabella Longoni

Legal Counsel, ETH Transfer
Mira Krämer

Mira Krämer

Legal Counsel - ETH Zurich
José Luis Pérez

José Luis Pérez

Head of Legal and Innovation, IrsiCaixa

Other SIGs

Agrifood

Agrifood

The Agrifood SIG is a forum for knowledge transfer professionals to navigate and overcome some of the key challenges of commercialising research-based innovation across our global food supply chain.

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BioMedical

BioMedical

A group of ASTP members active in supporting researchers working in Human Life Science Research field.

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Digital Innovations

Digital Innovations

Launched as the Software SIG in 2016, the scope of the Digital Innovations (DI) SIG has broadened in recent years to encompass the full scope of digital innovations and how they impact on knowledge transfer…

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Directors' Forum

Directors' Forum

The Directors Forum SIG aims to exchange experiences between directors of a KTO. The themes mainly focus on the management of a KTO and all aspects that are involved.

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Legal

Legal

So much of our work involves legal questions and dilemmas. This SIG works to collect and share knowledge and experience. Join the SIG and their monthly meeting with different legal topics each month.

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New Professionals

New Professionals

The New Professionals SIG is an anchor point for individuals that are new to the field of Knowledge Transfer (KT) and Technology Transfer (TT). The SIG aims to help new professionals navigate the diverse…

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SHAPE

SHAPE

As many more universities and research institutions explore the possibilities of knowledge transfer and valorisation within the social sciences, humanities, and arts, this expert group keeps abreast of…

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

The EDI SIG is open to all individuals, irrespective of how you identify, your level of seniority in your organisation, years of experience in the knowledge transfer sector or knowledge of matters relating…

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Legal SIG Resources

KT News

IMPAC3T-IP: The new toolbox for sustainable IP licensing

IMPAC3T-IP is developing a toolkit comprising case studies, legal templates, and decision trees. Additionally, the project prioritises competence building, equipping knowledge transfer professionals with the skills needed to navigate these emerging challenges.
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KT News

Explore ASTP's Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Special Interest Group (SIGs) are exclusive communities of ASTP members. Join one, share knowledge and network with other KT professionals in your field.
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KT News

Reviving the Legal SIG

On the initiative of Legal SIG members from ETH Zurich, ASTP members interested in reviving the Legal SIG met during ASTP’s Annual Conference in Seville in May 2024.

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Impact

New Professionals Forum #7

Freddy Guemeni is Head of IP services, University of Manchester Innovation Factory. Freddy has more than 10 years experience in intellectual property management, helping to drive progress and innovation in research. His broad experience includes roles at the National Institute for Health Research and Imperial Innovations. He is also a guest lecturer at multiple universities, including Imperial College London.

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Impact

New Professionals Forum #6: roles within the KT/TT

This Special Interest Group (SIG) helps new professionals navigate the diverse set of opportunities and resources available to them in the K/TT field to successfully support their professional development.

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Impact

Tea with ASTP: Yes we can't

Yes, we can't. Making sense of the Research Exemption in Patent Law

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How to initiate a SIG?

Do you have a specialist interest, a burning issue, or a brilliant insight which you would like to share with the ASTP community? This guide book explains how you can initiate a Special Interest Group (SIG) with the help of HQ and your ASTP colleagues.

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