AP Benson advises research organisations, businesses and individuals in the field of licensing in and licensing out of technologies originated in research and academic institutions in the UK and the US. Our work with licensees includes both negotiating commercial arrangements and advising on business propositions arising from the exploitation of technologies.

The key areas of the firm's services are:

1. Spin Out Management - the management of spin off companies from these institutions and establishing them within a new market place including negotiating commercial arrangements and advising on business propositions arising from the exploitation of technologies.
2. Technology Implementation - advice to clients on the most effective use of technologies to create and improve commercial value. The firm’s focus is in the areas of Internet-based businesses (Mediation of existing business models through Internet channels),Scientific & Clinical Software Development, R&D Project Management, Product Development, Benefits realisation, Healthcare - Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Clinical applications and devices and Bio- and Medical- Informatics.
3. Collaboration Management - tying in the benefits of a Research Centre of Excellence with the needs of commercial organisations is an excellent way for both types of organisation to benefit.
4. Whether this is through developing innovative solutions to business problems or the transfer of technological innovations to the commercial sector, we assist organisations to make ideas into a successful reality.

Clusters often benefit from academic and research involvement and our Supplier Network work recognises & facilitates these collaborations.