KEYNOTE:
"Scientists Role in Translating Research into Products - Developing and Security Intellectual Property Rights"

Presenter:
Wain Fishburn, J.D.,
Intellectual Property (IP) Partner,
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP

Abstract
What’s mine is mine, what’s yours is mine, too. In an era when companies can try to patent rainwater, the importance of protecting ideas before they germinate into technologies is particularly poignant. However, navigating through legal lingo and institutional policies can be daunting. Wain Fishburn, Partner, will discuss key aspects and the down and dirty details of IP.

Objectives
1. Identify when to consider IP
2. Discuss key considerations and concerns in the development of IP
3. Define documentation and the strategy required to secure IP