WATCH: Getting the most out of collaboration: set expectations and harness innovation

Soody Tronson, Managing Counsel at STLG, is joined by Korie Walters, Principal Legal Operations Specialist for IP at Compassion International; Deirdre Clarke, IP Counsel at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; and Barbara McClung, Chief Legal Officer at Caribou Biosciences.The panel discusses how organisations can structure collaboration agreements to balance opportunity with exposure, particularly where shared development and innovation are involved. They consider the importance of establishing clear frameworks from the outset to support alignment between partners.The discussion also addresses common sources of conflict, including IP ownership and control, and explores approaches for managing disputes in a way that preserves the underlying relationship. Emphasis is placed on maintaining collaboration momentum while protecting each party’s interests.