For technology-based companies, the value of their business is intrinsically linked to both the quality and the quantity of their intellectual property and how well it is protected, along with their ability to leverage that intellectual property to release its value.

Bringing together senior leaders from both Venner Shipley and IP Pragmatics this event is primarily focused on issues that confront small- and medium-sized companies on their journey towards commercialisation, and is aimed at start-ups and SMEs from a cross-section of sectors who are looking to grow.

Chaired by a seasoned CEO and NED, our panel covering the acquirer/licensee/investor perspectives will provide their expert advice for maximising value throughout the typical lifecycle of an innovative, forward-looking business, providing a practical insight into the key commercial and intellectual property issues that businesses should consider to capitalise on value at each stage.

The panel will cover topical issues including:

Getting your IP right by building a portfolio
Key decisions such as which IP you should back and which to drop?
Preparing for investment and partnering
Practical advice on handling transactions and managing deals

Chair

John Harris, CEO,Managing Partner, Chairperson and Biotech NED

Speakers

Dr Pawel Piotrowicz,Patent Attorney and Managing Partner, Venner Shipley LLP
Dr Rupert Osborn, CEO, IP Pragmatics

Panel

Gaurav Chawla, Co-Founder and CEO, Lumirithmic (An Imperial College spin-out)
David Franz, Director, Technology Licensing, Stamicarbon BV
Sakura Holloway, Director, Newstar Innovation
Jeremy Holmes, Head of IP, IP Group plc
Andy Muir, Investment Director, Future Planet Capital
Emilie Syed, Senior Investment Associate, Parkwalk Advisors

Agenda

08.00 - 09.00 Registration with Welcome Tea, Coffee and Pastries

09.00 - 09.30 Intro and Keynote by Venner Shipley and IP Pragmatics

09.30 - 10.15 Panel discussion part 1: Getting your IP right and which IP to back and which to drop?

10.15 - 10.45 Coffee break and networking

10.45 – 11.30 Panel discussion part 2: Getting ready for financing/partnering and handling transactions and deals

11.30 - 12.00 Q&A and Wrap-Up

12.00 - 13.00 Lunch and Networking

Venue

This event takes place at The Buffini Chao Deck, which is located on level three of the National Theatre building. There are four lifts which can be taken to this level or there is the main staircase.

Registrations are closed

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