Education clients come to Lindsays for two reasons. First, we understand the issues that affect you in the modern world – from commercialisation issues to the need to secure new revenue streams. Second, we understand legal issues that relate specifically to universities and further education colleges, such as governance.
As a result of that dual understanding, we have a sought-after top-tier ranking for education in the Chambers 2010 Legal Guide. We have a large cross-sector education law team, which acts for major research universities and further education colleges, as well as schools.
At a time when the need for funding is high on the agenda, we can provide creative advice on raising finance and securing and/or improving alternative revenue streams. Examples include link-ups with other organisations; realising value from capital investment; streamlining processes; collaborative agreements; and joint ventures. We also encourage our education sector clients to think creatively about knowledge transfer opportunities and to embrace innovative schemes.
We can also advise you on all aspects of intellectual property and technology/IT law. The head of the team, Leigh Davidson, is an accredited specialist in IP law, and we regularly give practical guidance on:
- knowledge and technology transfer
- commercialisation of intellectual rights
- protection of intellectual property rights
- patents
- copyright and designs.
Advising spin-out companies is an important area for our education law team. In addition to handling the pure IP aspects, we can take you through the entire spin-out process. We can advise you on structuring the company, funding, and whether it is a good idea to go through the process at all. Throughout the process, we’ll look for solutions that work for you, not just clients like you.
If you’re thinking of setting up a spin-out company, first download our booklet Spin-outs – what you need to consider. And then come and talk to us. Lindsays Guide for Spin Outs
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Lindsays Life - Summer/Autumn 2010
16 July 2010
Welcome to the first edition of lindsays life - a new magazine for you, your family and your family business.
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