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MIHR
PIPRA
Fiocruz, Brazil
bioDevelopments- Institute
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DUNN, Martha
Dr. Dunn joined Ciba-Geigy in 1994 as a Research Scientist, working in the areas of protein structure/function and molecular recombination for the discovery of novel traits, in support of the agribusiness sector of Ciba-Geigy.
Martha joined the Licensing Department in 1998, where she helped negotiate agreements to support R&D and commercialization activities for Syngenta Biotechnology and its affiliated companies.
Prior to this, Martha worked at Genetics Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as a research scientist in the Immunology Department and was responsible for assay development for GI’s ongoing projects.
Dr. Dunn is a registered as a Patent Agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, an active member of the Licensing Executive Society, the Biotechnology Industry Organization and an affiliate member of the Association of University Technology Managers.
Martha graduated with a B.S. from Boston College and has received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Biophysics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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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