In particular for R&D driven startups contracting certain R&D work is a valid way to accelerate result and product development and, as a consequence, go-to-market time. As these agreements touch on the core of your company's value, i.e. creation and use of IP, they require careful drafting.

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Here's how we can support:

• Scope of Work: We help you to define the R&D objectives, deliverables and milestones

• IP Rights: We draft and negotiate clear rules determining ownership and use rights of foreground and background IP 

• Confidentiality:  We ensure that your sensitive information is well protected

• Funding and Payment Terms: We help establish a payment structure (e.g., milestone payments) to incentivize timely delivery of the expected outcome

• Compliance: We address  compliance and regulatory obligations relevant for your area of R&D

• Performance Monitoring: In particular for longer-term collaborations we help set up a performance monitoring scheme

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Our sound understanding of the R&D mechanics helps you to enjoy such third-party relationship with your partner based on a well established collaboratoin framework.