Wharton Angel Network - Financial and Legal Matters in Angel Investing - LA Meeting

New (and experienced) angel investors often ask “how much money can I make by investing in early stage companies?” How should I approach angel investing? How do I get started? To give our investors the knowledge and expertise needed to make successful investments, we are offering a series of educational events, this one focused on a portfolio framework and recent trends. The featured speaker will be Bob Lancaster, Partner at Bryan Cave LLP, one of the premier firms involved with entrepreneurial endeavors in the Los Angeles area.

Robert Lancaster

Robert Lancaster practices in the area of intellectual property law, with an emphasis on patent and trademark litigation, patent prosecution, selection and protection of trademarks, and copyright and trade secret matters. He holds an undergraduate degree in civil engineering and served in the United States Air Force as an environmental engineer and aviator. Mr. Lancaster has been involved in patent litigation relating to a broad range of technologies, including: computer networks, internet-related technologies, computer hardware and software, electronic printers, aircraft and avionics equipment, and telecommunications. He also has represented manufacturers in major litigation involving design and manufacture of commercial and military fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, aircraft systems including ejection seats and flight control systems, propane torches, satellite launches, and recreational equipment including jetboats and batting cages.