Mini-Chemical MBA: The Fine Print in Research & IP Agreements
- Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Small Chemical Businesses
- May 14, 11:00 am-12:30 pm, Online, Free, Registration required
Before you sign, make sure you know what’s really in the fine print because a clear understanding of key agreement terms today can prevent significant legal and business risks tomorrow.
Join Noelle Dubiansky and Emily Beman of Goodwin Procter LLP as they break down the key terms in license agreements, material transfer agreements, sponsored research agreements, and collaboration agreements—through the lens of scientists stepping into entrepreneurship. You’ll learn how these agreements are used in the real world, where hidden risks tend to show up, and how to avoid costly surprises as you grow your venture. Register now to gain practical, business-focused insights that will help you protect your innovation and negotiate with confidence.
This ACS Webinar is moderated by Olivia Uitto of Goodwin Procter LLP and co-produced with the ACS Division of Small Chemical Businesses. As part of ACS’s ongoing celebration of our 150th anniversary, this month we highlight partnership built on the power of collaboration: from lab benches to policy tables which have driven chemistry forward and showcase how future breakthroughs depend on trust, teamwork, and shared vision. Celebrate with us at www.acs.org/150.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose and key differences between license, material transfer, sponsored research, and collaboration agreements
- Common contractual terms (e.g., IP ownership, publication rights, confidentiality) and how they impact your organization
- Red flags and risk areas that can create legal or business challenges in the future
Event Details
- Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 2-3:30pm ET
- Free to attend
- Slides will be available on day of the webinar
The Mini-Chemical MBA Series
- Corporate Structures & Corporate Fundraising – Join Janet Hsueh of Goodwin Procter LLP and Seth Lieblich of 8VC to learn the pros and cons of each corporate path, discover how to pivot when needed, and gain insider insights from experts in a series designed specifically for scientists, engineers, and researchers ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship.
- Smart Money, Finance, and Accounting Basics – Join Greg Seckington of CBIZ Advisors, LLC and Mingkai Lin of ArmstrongLin Optimal Solutions and Sanofi as they reveal the accounting essentials every startup and small business leader must comprehend, from understanding financial statements and cash flow to knowing what really matters at tax time and when talking to investors.
- Equity Financing, SAFEs, and Convertible Notes – Join Samuel Beavers and Joseph Flynn of Goodwin Procter LLP as they deliver a practical, market-driven roadmap to funding early-stage companies in today’s evolving venture landscape.