Nov 13, 2025. 12-1PM ET.
Intellectual property (IP) considerations are at the heart of sponsored research agreements, shaping how discoveries can be protected, transferred, and ultimately commercialized. This webinar will explore common IP issues that arise in sponsored research contracts, including ownership, licensing rights, publication restrictions, and background IP. Participants will gain practical insights into how contract terms influence technology transfer opportunities, industry partnerships, and the path to commercialization. Designed for research administrators, technology transfer professionals, and contract negotiators, this session will highlight strategies for balancing sponsor interests with institutional priorities to enable innovation with impact.
Intellectual property (IP) considerations are at the heart of sponsored research agreements, shaping how discoveries can be protected, transferred, and ultimately commercialized. This webinar will explore common IP issues that arise in sponsored research contracts, including ownership, licensing rights, publication restrictions, and background IP. Participants will gain practical insights into how contract terms influence technology transfer opportunities, industry partnerships, and the path to commercialization. Designed for research administrators, technology transfer professionals, and contract negotiators, this session will highlight strategies for balancing sponsor interests with institutional priorities to enable innovation with impact.
Presented by: Lauren Gogo
Lauren Gogo is currently the Director, Research Contracts and Grants at Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation. She is responsible for reviewing and negotiating clinical research contracts and providing direction to a team of contract negotiators, as well as focusing on strategic and policy projects involving research. Prior to joining HHSC, Lauren was a Contracts Officer at the University of Toronto and a Research Business Analyst at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, and negotiated many clinical trial agreements as well as participated on the research ethics board to answer any contract-related questions. Lauren has a Masters in Biomedical Technology, and is an active member of the Canadian Association of Research Administrators (CARA) and is currently serving as Vice President. Lauren has contributed articles to the CARA Connection and blog, presented webinars, and has also presented workshops and sessions at CARA National.
Event Date: 13 Nov 2025 | City: | Venue: Online