Zoom Seminar Scheduled for Monday, June 29: 'Contracts and Trouble Avoidance in Joint R&D During the Open Innovation Era - Procedures and Case Studies of University-Corporate Contracts'

AndTech Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President: Masao Suyama; hereinafter "AndTech") will provide an explanation on "Contracts and Trouble Avoidance" in "Joint Research and Joint Development" as part of its R&D support.

Targeting joint research contracts between universities and companies, the seminar will explain specific dispute cases and countermeasures.

In recent years, with the expansion of open innovation, academic-industrial collaborations, and startup partnerships, disputes over intellectual property, know-how, and the attribution of results in joint research and development contracts have been increasing.

In this course, after learning the basics of checkpoints and preventative measures for disputes in joint research/development contracts between private companies, and between universities and companies, participants will learn practical solutions (such as how to strike a balance and risk avoidance methods) through case studies on joint development between universities and companies, and between private companies.

Live Broadcast & Webinar Course Overview
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Theme: Contracts and Trouble Avoidance in Joint Research & Development in the Era of Open Innovation - Procedures and Case Studies of University-Corporate Contracts
Date & Time: Monday, June 29, 2026, 13:00-17:00
Recorded Viewing: Available
Participation Fee: 45,100 yen (tax included) * Materials to be distributed electronically
URL: https://andtech.co.jp/seminars/1f14cffe-73f1-6a2a-a4dc-064fb9a95405
Web Delivery Format:
It will be a live broadcast seminar using the web conferencing tool "Zoom".
Details will be provided after registration.

Seminar Course Content Structure
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Yorozu IP Strategy Consulting Representative / (Former) Kao / (Former) Daio Paper: Mr. Hidenori Yorozu

Knowledge to be Learned and Technical Issues to be Solved in this Seminar
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① Checkpoints in joint research/development contracts
② Preventative measures for disputes in joint research/development contracts
③ Dispute resolution methods in joint research/development contracts (how to balance maximizing each party's interests while minimizing risks)

All Program Items Below (Please take a look if you are interested in the details)
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[Target Audience]
① Those involved in joint research/development between companies, or between universities/public institutions and companies
② Those who are having trouble finding checkpoints and compromises in the negotiation of joint research/development contracts
③ Those who are troubled by demands for non-implementation compensation in joint research/development contracts for academic-industrial-government collaboration
④ Those who are conducting joint research/development between companies, or between universities/public institutions and companies and have various troubles
⑤ IP/licensing personnel, researchers, and engineers

[Program]
Part 1: Basics of Checkpoints and Preventative Measures for Disputes in Joint Research/Development Contracts between Private Companies, and between Universities and Companies
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1. The Importance of Joint Research Contracts Has Been Increasing in Recent Years
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(1) Patent contract dispute over the cancer treatment 'Opdivo'
(2) Dispute between a university researcher and a company over the joint research and commercialization of 'fluorescent dyes'
(3) 'Fact-Finding Survey Report on the Abuse of Superior Bargaining Position Regarding Manufacturers' Know-How and Intellectual Property Rights' published by the Japan Fair Trade Commission on June 14, 2019
(4) 'Fact-Finding Survey on Startup Business Practices (Final Report)' published by the Japan Fair Trade Commission on November 27, 2020
(5) 'Guidelines on Intellectual Property Transactions' published by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency on March 31, 2021
(6) 'Model Contract ver1.0 for Promoting Open Innovation between R&D Startups and Operating Companies' compiled by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on June 30, 2021
(7) Model Contract for Promoting Open Innovation (University Edition) and Model Contract (New Materials/AI Edition) ver2.0 (March 18, 2022)
(8) 2026 Edition: Latest Trends
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2. Things to Carefully Consider Before Starting Joint Research/Development
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(1) Things to be careful of when selecting a partner
(2) Clarifying your own company's purpose (and the partner's purpose)
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3. The First Hurdle: Concluding a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
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(1) The importance of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) at the consideration stage of joint R&D
(2) Non-Disclosure Agreement (N