Contracts Related to Industrial Property

The Capacity Building program, led by the University of Montpellier’s University Innovation Hub, offers targeted training in innovation and research commercialization. Through thematic modules led by experts, it helps professionals involved in innovative projects develop their skills.

This one-day training session will focus on industrial property contracts and their role in safeguarding collaborations, technology transfers, and innovation projects. The morning session will be devoted to understanding the key legal issues and essential clauses to be familiar with, while the afternoon session will examine the various types of contracts encountered in practice and their implications for stakeholders.

This session will cover the following topics:

• The legal principles applicable to industrial property contracts;
• Key provisions to analyze and negotiate in IP agreements;
• Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and their use during the discussion and negotiation phases;
• Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) and terms for resource sharing;
• Co-ownership, collaboration, and technology transfer agreements;
• Practical examples for identifying areas of concern and ensuring secure relationships between partners.

This training is intended for individuals who negotiate, draft, or oversee collaborative projects involving intellectual property issues.

Are you interested in this training course? Let us know by emailing Please specify your position and department.

To learn about all the modules offered by the program, consult the complete Capacity Building course catalog.