The government grant funding cuts the sector is now experiencing
are likely to mean the next few years are a difficult and
challenging time with many HEIs experiencing 'planning blight'.
Maximising revenue from other sources will therefore be key in
limiting the impact of these cuts.
commercialisation (including strategic partnerships and IP
revenue generation)
The commercialisation of IP generated within universities has
held the attention of the Government for a number of years with
successive initiatives being implemented to drive this area
forward.
Alongside this, the environments in which universities operate
are now much more commercial and the risk of failing to take
appropriate advice can no longer afford to be taken.
Our lawyers have industry recognised expertise in all aspects of
commercialisation issues including the following:
- IP exploitation and technology transfer
- IP protection
- commercial partnerships and alliances
- contracts and agreements.
other commercial activity
Universities engage in an increasingly large range of innovative
commercial activities including conference services, online and
distance learning services, publishing activities, franchising and
outsourcing. These activities bring benefits but also risks.
Our team is expert in all aspects of commercial law
including:
- outsourcing
- publishing
- conference facility contracts.
philanthropic fund raising and legacy management
With detailed knowledge of the legal issues surrounding many of
the alternative sources of finance used by HEIs to supplement
public funding, and having particular expertise in charitable
matters, we are well placed to provide specialist and detailed
advice in relation to fund raising issues. In particular, we have
extensive experience related to securing and structuring legacy
donations.
View examples of recent work we have done for other
higher education institutions.
