WIPO Conference on Dispute Resolution in International Science and Technology CollaborationsApril 25/26, 2005

Lorelei de Larena, Esq.UCLA Intellectual Property Manager

ldelarena@resadmin.ucla.edu

(310) 794-0558

$750+ million in research awards (top 5 US).

Rank 1st 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

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).

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Disclosures First Patent Filings

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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.