Protecting Innovation: Life Sciences IP Seminar Series

THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 16 – NOVEMBER 20, 2025

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Each session will conclude with a reception.

VENUE

Morrison Foerster
755 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304

Join Us for a Six-Week Seminar Series on Life Sciences Intellectual Property

Gain practical guidance on protecting innovation and navigating today’s complex IP landscape. Through a dynamic, hypothetical case study, this interactive program brings real-world challenges to life, giving participants hands-on opportunities to explore strategies for:

• Managing patents effectively
• Mitigating legal and business risks
• Positioning innovations for long-term growth in the fast-evolving life sciences industry

Who Should Attend?

This series is designed for entrepreneurs, scientists, students, postdoctoral researchers, investors, and professionals working in the life sciences who want to deepen their understanding of intellectual property and its strategic role in innovation.

What You Will Gain

• Actionable insights into patenting, IP management, and competitor strategies
• Practical tools to reduce risks and ensure freedom to operate
• Strategic knowledge to support business growth, investor due diligence, and smarter decision-making

Session Topics:

• Session 1: Life Sciences IP: Patenting Basics
  October 16, 2025
  Speakers: Janet Xiao, Emily Roberts
   
• Session 2: Patenting AI Innovations in Life Science
  October 23, 2025
  Speakers: Anna Yuan, Briana Mittleman
   
• Session 3: Strategic IP Management in Cell and Gene Therapy: Navigating Legal and Practical Challenges
  October 30, 2025
  Speakers: Meghan Poon, Kate You
   
• Session 4: Patent Strategies for Personalized Medicine, Diagnostics, and Medical Devices
  November 6, 2025
  Speakers: Ethan M. Weiner, John Chapman
   
• Session 5: Advanced IP Strategies for Growth and Success 
  November 13, 2025
  Speakers: Shannon Reaney, Alex Yap
   
• Session 6: Navigating IP Risks in Global Deals: Due Diligence Done Right
  November 20, 2025
  Speakers: Janet Xiao, Jim Ryan

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Which Session(s) Will You Be Attending? Oct. 16 – Life Sciences IP: Patenting BasicsOct. 23 – Patenting AI Innovations in Life ScienceOct. 30 – Strategic IP Management in Cell and Gene Therapy: Navigating Legal and Practical ChallengesNov. 6 – Patent Strategies for Personalized Medicine, Diagnostics, and Medical DevicesNov. 13 – Advanced IP Strategies for Growth and SuccessNov. 20 – Navigating IP Risks in Global Deals: Due Diligence Done Right

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