BioFarmind Symposium IP Management
Date: 11 september 2008
Lokation: van der Valk Hotel, Vianen
The life sciences sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. In this technology-driven industry, a company’s intellectual property is its core asset. The BioFarmind Symposium on IP Management is intended for companies across a wide spectrum of the medical biotech chain – from start-ups to established players. During the symposium you will gain important insights into the key issues for increasing value through effective IP management. The symposium will be an interactive session in which the audience is invited to actively participate by bringing forward their own experiences and questions with the aim of providing practical and useful insights for optimizing and sustaining their day-to-day business in this competitive field.
Major topics which will be addressed are:
Importance of IP in biotechnology. Why is IP especially important in biotechnology? How can a strong IP portfolio serve your company?
Effective IP management. How does the life cycle of a biotech company influence the way in which an IP portfolio is put together? What are the key issues in managing your IP and building an IP portfolio?
Different patent systems. What are the important differences between various patent systems? What are the pros and cons of international protection vs. national or regional protection? How do long-term commercial goals determine short term patent strategies?
Maintenance enforcement and litigation. What are the differences between various legal systems? How do you enforce yourpatents? What are the factors that determine the strategy in enforcement and litigation?
Speakers:
Marleen van den Horst (Head IP & technology; BarentsKrans),
David Huizenga (Arnall Golden Gregory LLP / Life Science Practice Group),
Dirk Pollet (Senior Vice President Licensing & Intellectual Property; Galapagos)
Annemieke Breukink (Nederlands Octrooicentrum)
Oscar Schoots (UMC Utrecht Holding BV)
Anne POrtwich (Life Sciences Partners LSP)
and others to be confirmed
A definitive program will appear on our website as soon as possible
Registration:
The registration Fee for this symposium is €250,- per person
BioFarmind / DVG members receive a €100,- discount and pay €150,- per person
The fee for institutions is €75,-
After registration, you will receive an invoice.
Cancellation Policy:
Your registration fee will be refunded if you cancel before September 4th, 2008
We cannot refund your registration Fee when you cancel on September 4th or after this date
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