Our Collaboration Agreement Service
Unlocking Potential through Collaboration Agreements
Understanding the landscape of business, we acknowledge how fruitful collaborations with other businesses can stimulate innovation and yield remarkable results. Collaboration Agreements serve as a powerful tool to maximise potential opportunities for your business while safeguarding against the uncertainties of new partnerships.
Our seasoned commercial experts can guide you through potential risks and provide advice on the multitude of issues that could arise during the process of business collaborations.
Safeguarding Business Interests through Collaboration Agreements
Entering into a collaboration can seem daunting, but you can rest assured that our specialists will work tirelessly to protect your business's confidential information and intellectual property rights.
Through our Collaboration Agreements services, we ensure that both parties fulfil their commitments and that your business interests remain secure throughout the collaboration.
Expertise in Collaboration Agreements Matters
We specialise in a variety of areas related to Collaboration Agreements, including:
- Safeguarding intellectual property rights
- Managing confidential information disclosure
- Licensing intellectual property rights and managing royalties
- Establishing suitable corporate structures
- Creating terms and conditions for the supply of goods and services
Key Components of Collaboration Agreements
We offer advice on a broad range of aspects that should be addressed in a Collaboration Agreement, such as:
- Product specifications, deliverables, and service or product warranties
- Ownership and transfers of intellectual property rights
- Consequences of non-performance
- Revenue sharing and commission structures
- Contract duration, termination rights, and limitations on liability
Industry-Specific Experience with Collaboration Agreements
Our commercial solicitors possess a wealth of experience in dealing with collaboration agreements in a range of sectors.
- Technology, Research and Design. Our commercial team have drafted collaboration agreements for a variety of technology companies engaging with individuals, Universities and service providers within and outside of their sector.
- We have assisted in drafting agreements for the collaboration on research into the use of waste products and the subsequent development of machines to recycle such waste products into biofuels and other products.
- We have advised a product manufacturer on the terms of an undergraduate secondment agreement for an R&D project.
- We have assisted software and service providers in the development and delivery of platforms, cloud services and software applications. Our expertise in the technology sector enables us to prepare agreements that reflect the market our clients operate within.
- Life Sciences. Our commercial team have assisted a variety of companies operating within the Life Sciences sector with their collaborative innovations and services, including:
- assisting a scientific analytical company on the acquisition of laboratory facilities,
- advising a PPE business on going to market, putting in place shareholder protection, and ensuring that intellectual property licences are in place.
- Our commercial team provide ongoing advice and assistance to product manufacturers who have a need to collaborate with third parties to develop products, including via Toll Manufacturing.
With our rich experience and a keen understanding of the specifics of your sector, we stand ready to optimise your business collaborations. Contact us today for expert advice on Collaboration Agreements.
Why Work With Our Commercial Team
- We provide a partner-led service to ensure you receive the best commercial legal advice and support.
- We have a large and proactive commercial team which can meet your deadlines.
- You will receive city-quality commercial legal advice and commercial services at regional prices.
- As part of a full-service commercial law firm, our commercial solicitors work closely with our Dispute Resolution, Employment, and Commercial Property departments to provide our clients with a seamless service.
- We have been ranked as a Top Tier law firm by the Legal 500 for the last seven years and recognised as a Top 200 Law Firm in 2022.
- Our commercial solicitors are easy to deal with and understand that a common-sense approach is often required.
- We give our clients an estimate of the costs involved in undertaking any work at the outset and provide cost updates regularly.
- We understand that each matter is unique to your circumstances and that you need support from a commercial lawyer experienced in dealing with various clients and types of work.
- We are a full-service law firm operating from a one-site office, which means our teams communicate effectively and efficiently.
- Our commercial team use the latest technology to ensure that we are working as efficiently as possible and that geographical distance does not prevent us from providing excellent legal advice and client service.
Testimonials
Why Choose Myerson In-House+?
Reputation for excellence
Myerson is a Top 200 UK law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service and results. We’re highly ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers and have an impressive 4.8 score on Review Solicitors, reflecting our clients’ consistent satisfaction. When you choose us, you're choosing a trusted, respected partner.
Recognised leading individuals
Many of our lawyers are recognised as Leading Individuals in Legal 500, meaning you’ll have direct access to highly regarded experts in their field. In-house legal teams value working with specialists who provide tailored, high-level advice in their areas of expertise.
Comprehensive and expert legal services under one roof
Myerson In-House+ provides access to highly specialised lawyers across a full range of legal services, including corporate law, property, IP, employment, disputes, and data protection. As your trusted partner, we ensure you have the expertise you need in key areas, offering seamless support and eliminating the need to look elsewhere.
City-centre quality at competitive rates
With our out-of-city location, we provide city-level expertise at much more favourable rates. At Myerson, you get the high-quality legal services you need, without the high costs, allowing in-house teams to stay within budget while accessing top-tier support.
Industry Expertise
We bring specialist knowledge across multiple sectors, including Technology, Financial Services, Retail, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and more. We don’t just know the areas of law; we understand the specific intricacies of your industry.
Decades of experience supporting in-house teams
Myerson has been supporting in-house legal teams for over 40 years. We work closely with many in-house lawyers, working as a seamless extension of their legal function. Many of our solicitors have also worked in-house or on secondments, giving us first-hand insight into your challenges.
Flexibility and adaptability
Myerson In-House+ offers flexible collaboration options. On a retainer, project basis, or matter-by-matter, our adaptable service ensures we support you the way you want.
A strong network and valuable connections
At Myerson, we’re more than just legal experts; we are a well-connected partner. Our strong industry network enables us to offer valuable referrals, insights, and connections that can support your in-house team beyond legal advice.
Meet Our Commercial Solicitors
Home-grown or recruited from national, regional or City firms. Our specialists are experts in their fields and respected by their peers.
Contact Our Experts
You can contact our lawyers below if you have any more questions or want more information: