A safe and sound contract design is an important prerequisite for the successful management and implementation of every R&D project - with or without European or national funding. Proper contract design can avoid financial risk or loss of intellectual property, protect research results, preserve their economic value and avoid unnecessary disputes. Leading European and national experts from: DG Research & Innovation, European CommissionDelft University of Technology, the NetherlandsMax-Planck-Innovation, GermanUniversity of Exeter, United KingdomLeiden University, the Netherlands will teach attendees at this European seminar How to handle R&D contract aspects such as ancillary agreements, access rights, confidentiality, ownership or licensing;How to structure licensing and technology transfer deals;What is the industrial point of view when having R&D cooperation;What are the current developments and future trends at EU level. In addition participant will receive an insight on the draft Horizon 2020 Rules for Participation.