Donated to the Library by Esteban Burrone ; 14/06/04. Includes a CD-Rom. Table of Contents 1. Introduction and overview 2. Training and education 3. Evaluating inventions from research institutions 4. Negotiating an agreement : skills, tactics and best practices 5. The role of universities in assuring access in developing countries 6. The role of milestones in assuring access in developing countries 7. Spin-outs and start-ups : new companies to commercialise intellectual property 8. License follow-up Appendices A. Glossary B. Characteristics of IP management offices C. Bioprospecting arrangements : experiences between the north and the south D. Policies of international organisations concerning protection of the public interest E. Sample agreements.