Information for Academics

Academics from Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Center can call on LURIS for advice on various topics relating to their research and knowledge transfer. To guide you through the website, a quick exploration of the various topics. 

• External Cont(r)acts
  A summary and explanation of contracts used for interaction between industry and universities.
  
  
• IP & Know How Protection
  What knowledge is general, what knowledge is related to work and needs protecting in the form of Know-How and IP? This is followed by a general introduction into copyright and patents.
  
  
• Technology Transfer
  LURIS’s technology transfer role aims to promote the transfer of University of Leiden technology for the use and benefit of society while generating income to support the University’s main mission of research and education.
  
  
• Company Formation
  Starting a business is essentially something you can do overnight. However, there are consequences to this decision that requires a good night sleep and a sound business plan before starting off.