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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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Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA)

Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA)

As many more universities and research institutions explore the possibilities of KT within SSHA, this group keeps abreast of the latest knowledge.

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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

Journals and Articles

4 Ways Open Innovation Can Drive Your Business Forward

Ever since General Electric built the first industrial lab in 1900, research and development has been a highly secretive affair. Security protocols have been regarded almost as important as scientific ones. Industrial espionage has often been pursued as zealously as the political variety.

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Training Materials

What main challenges do founders of a startup company face

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Training Materials

What are the challenges in implementing an European talent

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Journals and Articles

License Negotiation Forget-Me-Nots for Technology Transfer Offices

So here is a list we’ve put together to ensure that the most important aspects of license negotiations stay front and center.

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Impact

4 Reasons 4 Trademark

Explore this guide on how you develop a trademark protection strategy and safeguard your brand.

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Impact

4 Reasons 4 Patent

Explore this guide on how you develop a trademark protection strategy and safeguard your brand.

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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.

Download the Guide