Case Studies Blog — Upstream Partners

Licensing for a Pediatric Medical Device Research Institute

Mark Chandler has assisted the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation (SZI) for several years, serving as Entrepreneur in Residence. He helped negotiate a license and equity transaction to provide a robotic surgery company, Omniboros, with rights to a large patent portfolio. Silicon Valley VC, Great Point Ventures, funded the start-up, which will be continuing in vivo testing throughout 2018.

IP Valuation and MonetizationMARK CHANDLERDecember 23, 2020IP MONETIZATION, IP LICENSING

Biologic Product Infringement Analysis and License Support

Upstream assisted a major research university with infringement analysis regarding the client’s patented processes directed to a fundamental tool used in the biotech industry. Upstream’s negotiation support was instrumental in achieving more than ten settlements, with separate companies, of a cumulative amount in excess of $60 million.

IP Valuation and MonetizationMARK CHANDLERDecember 23, 2020IP MONETIZATION, IP LICENSING

Strategic Direction and Financial Damages Support - Major U.S. University

Upstream assisted a major U.S. research university license the underlying technology for a biotechnology company’s product to win a multimillion-dollar settlement with the university. Upstream provided a financial model and advised the university through the settlement negotiations.