Thu, 19 Nov
|Online Event (Zoom)
Commercializing IPR in Synthetic Biology
An IPR event for curious and innovative students, researchers and companies looking to commercialize IPRs in Synthetic Biology. Join us to learn more about this emergent topic and bring any questions you have to obtain answers from an expert.
Time & Location
19 Nov 2020, 14:00 – 16:00
Online Event (Zoom)
About the Event
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION:
Alexander Bützow - Commercializing IPR in Synthetic Biology
AGENDA:
14:00 - 14:10 Welcome and Synbio Powerhouse News - Tuula Palmén, Co-creation Manager in Synthetic biology, VTT
14:10 - 15:00 What are IPRs and why are they important?; SynBio IPR landscape; I have a SynBio invention, now what - Alexander Bützow, IP and Contract Lawyer, University of Helsinki
15:00-15:05 Common marketable projects - James Evans, Lab Manager at Biogarage, Aalto University
15:05 - 15:50 Q&A
15:50 - 16:00 Wrap-up
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Alexander Bützow is an IP and contract lawyer currently working as a legal counsel at the University of Helsinki’s Research Services. Alex’s job consists of assisting researchers in all legal matters pertaining to research and innovation, such as technology transfer (licensing and commercialization), RDI agreements and business collaboration. Alex has a strong background and special interest in matters relating to synthetic biology, especially with regard to SynBio IPR strategy and commercialization.
AT THIS EVENT YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
What are IPRs and why are they important?
- Right to prohibit
- Patents
- Utility models
- Trade secrets
- Upstream vs. downstream innovation
SynBio IPR landscape
- Overview
- Network effects
- Proprietary vs. open source
- Cross-licensing, patent pools and clearing houses
I have a SynBio invention, now what?
- Finnish employment and academic innovation laws
- Publication, patent or trade secret
- How to develop a technology asset
- Start-up, assignment or licensing
We look forward to seeing you on November 19!
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