The OUP is hosting an even “Legal Needs of Early-Stage Startups out of Academia” webinar for founders launching their first startups from academic settings.  This online session provides practical guidance on the key legal considerations for early-stage ventures. Registration is required, and attendees will receive a confirmation email with joining instructions.

The session will cover four core areas:

• Incorporation
  • Choosing the appropriate entity type and jurisdiction
  • Allocating founding equity
  • Hiring employees (offers, agreements, stock options)
• Intellectual Property (IP)
  • Identifying which IP to pursue
  • Timing and costs of patent filings
  • Navigating obligations to your university
  • Working with patent attorneys effectively
• License Agreements
  • Understanding tech transfer processes
  • Structuring and negotiating licenses from academic institutions
  • Best practices for smooth licensing
• Fundraising
  • Legal considerations for pitch decks
  • Role of legal advisors during early-stage fundraising

Scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. Click here to register.