Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Provide legal services and representation to the University of Louisville regarding intellectual property and research. • Provide legal services and counsel to the University of Louisville (“University”), University of Louisville Research Foundation (“ULRF”), and/or statutorily affiliated corporations (collectively “University Organizations”) on an as needed basis in relation to analyzing the availability and protections of any potential intellectual property or other proprietary rights associated with any subject matter acquired, created, or developed by, on behalf of, or through the University Organizations. • Counsel and represent University Organizations in relation to any transactional work involving copyrights or related intellectual property, review related copyrights or trademarks, represent the University Organizations in association with prosecuting any applications, and register any copyright or trademarks – including performing services associated with maintaining said registrations and applications. • Consult and advise University Organizations on administration, related financial aspects and compliance matters related to research, such as research misconduct inquiries and reviews, financial and compliance audits with statutory, regulatory, policy and sponsor requirement, notice requirements, conflict of interest, and conflict of commitment. • Provide legal advice and services, counsel and represent University Organizations including legal opinions and representation in a variety of compliance and research administration issues, and any litigation/proceedings/communications resulting from any alleged or actual non-compliance. • For the firm to engage in providing legal services, prior approval for these services must be obtained from the University’s Office of University Counsel.
