FITM Extended Interview: Emily Ast
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There is no such thing as an off-the-record innovation discussion. Even a casual conversation over drinks can create a factual record of idea sharing that impacts patent ownership, joint development leverage, and your negotiating position for years. Emily Ast, a contract attorney whose practice is 75 percent orthopedics, explains exactly what surgeon innovators need to know before they say a word to anyone — including friends and family.
Ast breaks down the two main contract types innovators encounter: general consulting agreements and intellectual property development…
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