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Managing IP-Related Tensions Between Universities and Spin-Offs

In: Intellectual Property Management for Start-ups

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  • Alexander A. Fink

    (ETH Zurich)

  • Joshua Arbter

    (McKinsey & Company)

  • Stephan M. Wagner

    (ETH Zurich)

Abstract

Intellectual property (IP) is a critical asset for the growth of university spin-offs. Since the IP usually belongs to the parent university, spin-offs must find an agreement on how to access it. However, there is little evidence on how universities’ technology transfer offices (TTOs) and spin-offs find this agreement. This study aims to shed light on this process. Drawing on four Swiss and German TTOs and 12 related spin-offs, the authors provide insights into navigating through this process. The data reveal that both parties face four critical tensions while negotiating: (1) TTO’s success might hamper spin-offs’ success; (2) TTO owns the IP but is no IP protection advisor; (3) need for standardized, yet tailored processes; (4) spin-off’s independence, yet further dependence on the university. The authors further determine implications from this study that help to overcome these tensions.

Suggested Citation

  • Alexander A. Fink & Joshua Arbter & Stephan M. Wagner, 2023. "Managing IP-Related Tensions Between Universities and Spin-Offs," Management for Professionals, in: Martin A. Bader & Sevim Süzeroğlu-Melchiors (ed.), Intellectual Property Management for Start-ups, pages 321-338, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:mgmchp:978-3-031-16993-9_17
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-16993-9_17
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