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Why Most Co-Invention Disputes Destroy University-Industry Relationships Permanently

Co-invention disputes between universities and industry partners kill deals, poison relationships, and go unresolved for years. Here's why they happen and how to prevent them.

A. Kovacs

· August 3, 2026 · 5 min read

Why Most Confidentiality Agreements in Research Collaborations Backfire at the Worst Possible Moment

Most NDAs in university-industry research partnerships are written to protect everyone and end up protecting no one. Here's why, and what to do instead.

A. Kovacs

· June 15, 2026 · 4 min read

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Why Most Material Transfer Agreements Quietly Kill Downstream Commercialization

MTAs look like administrative paperwork, but buried clauses routinely strip universities and startups of the IP rights they need to commercialize research.

A. Kovacs

· June 8, 2026 · 5 min read

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Why Most IP Assignment Clauses in Research Agreements Sabotage the Deal Later

Vague IP assignment language in sponsored research agreements creates ownership disputes that kill commercialization deals years after the science is done.

A. Kovacs

· June 1, 2026 · 4 min read

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