Partnership

When a partner wishes to contribute to LIST’s research, a collaborative framework can be established. Partners may contribute in-kind (expertise, resources) and/or in-cash to the research effort. Intellectual property (IP) arising from the project, as well as associated access rights, are allocated fairly according to the contributions, work packages, and interests of all partners.

Objective

• Develop solutions to real-world challenges.

Results

• Ownership is determined by inventorship.
• Partners may obtain royalty-bearing licenses for applications within their domain.

Duration

• Typically spans multiple years.

Budget 

• Fair compensation for the use of joined and exclusive joint IP.

Commitment

• Best efforts basis for both partners.

When a partner seeks to leverage LIST’s expertise and requests that LIST conduct research on their behalf, a contract research agreement is proposed. In this model, the partner defines the research objectives and retains full ownership of the resulting outcomes.

Objective

• Deliver a tailor-made, unique solution addressing a specific and urgent need.

Results

• Results are fully owned by the partner.
• LIST receives a license-back to use the results outside the partner’s application domain.

Duration

• Typically 1–2 years.

Budget 

• Based on a full cost model.
• Includes market-conform compensation.

Commitment

• LIST commits on a best-efforts basis.

When a partner requires services provided by LIST—such as access to specialized equipment, expert analyses, or technical support—LIST issues a service offer, valid for 60 days. This model focuses on delivering rapid, high-quality outcomes using LIST’s established capabilities.

Objective

• Make the most of LIST’s unique expertise and equipment to deliver immediate, actionable results.

Results

• Know-how remains with LIST.
• No new IP is generated.
• Reports and all service deliverables belong to the client.

Duration

• Typically spans weeks to months, with the possibility of recurring engagements.

Budget

• Based on commercial fees that do not disturb the market.

Commitment

• LIST provides an obligation of results.

When a partner is interested in exploiting LIST’s intellectual property, LIST offers a license agreement granting rights to use the IP within a defined application domain.

Objective

• Enable the exploitation of a LIST-owned IP asset.

Results

• The IP remains owned by LIST.
• The licensee receives a royalty-bearing license limited to their application domain.

Duration

• Typically up to 20 years.

Budget

• Structured around a mix of upfront fees, milestone payments, and royalties (including running royalties and anti-shelving clauses).
• The licensee always contributes to IP-related costs.

Commitment

• The licensee commits to the serious and active exploitation of the licensed IP.