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LUND, Brett
Brett Lund has represented and counselled dozens of life science and technology companies in the areas of technology transfer, company formation, venture capital financings, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings. Mr. Lund served as a corporate attorney specializing in emerging growth companies at the San Diego office of the law firm Cooley Godward LLP, where he represented a wide range of companies including Maxim Pharmaceuticals, Qualcomm, Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, AMCC, and the Titan Corporation. Mr. Lund left Cooley Godward to become the Associate General Counsel for Ford Motor Company’s telematics division. At Ford, he helped to develop a nationwide wireless voice/data network, in-vehicle hardware, and associated services.
Mr. Lund has also worked in Marketing and Product Development for Johnson & Johnson’s diabetes group, and served as Business Development Manager for Incyte Genomics. He is currently the Licensing Manager for Syngenta Biotechnology and is primarily responsible for developing alliances in their BioFuels business. Mr. Lund holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, a Juris Doctorate from Duke Law School, and a Bachelors degree in political science from the University of California, San Diego. He is a member of the California Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, Association of University Technology Managers, and the Licensing Executives Society.
Abstract
Business Partnerships in Agriculture and Biotechnology that Advance Early-State Technology
Abstract:
Given the expertise of large agricultural companies with respect to product development from cutting-edge research, these companies often choose to in-license technologies from small biotechnology companies and universities rather than relying solely on in-house efforts. This chapter provides an overview of the interest of large industry players in sourcing early-stage technologies from companies, how best to communicate those opportunities to companies, and what to expect in terms of valuing the technology and structuring a licensing deal. Large companies are generally interested in creating new products or new technologies that are commercially viable and that help establish sustainable agricultural economies. But, in addition, they generally support providing products and technologies that bolster subsistence farming and humanitarian efforts, while recognizing the need to protect the company’s intellectual property against unauthorized uses for commercial or other unintended purposes.
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