When a submission falls through, which happens to about 1 in 10 programs, it typically happens during license negotiations. (sbgrid.org)
Counsel for a university in a dispute with licensee and in subsequent successful license negotiations involving patents related to the diagnosis and analysis of cells and tissue samples. (foleyhoag.com)
It can be a starting point for licensing negotiations, a barrier to entry for competitors or a ticket into court. (bakerbotts.com)