The patent process can be daunting for many reasons, from archaic and confusing terminology to strict deadlines and expensive outlays of funds often before your company is even close to turning a profit. Critical in this journey is selecting a competent patent attorney that will take the time to understand your business and help you craft a patent strategy that makes sense from a variety of different angles, timing and costs typically being the most important considerations.
This second session in our three-part series provides an overview of the patent process, including an introduction to critical timelines as well as Dos and Don’ts with respect to establishing a patent portfolio.
It also addresses intellectual property clauses and disclosure compliance in MTEC awards that involve government funding. These terms permit project awardees to retain ownership of inventions made under contract provided that certain disclosure and notification requirements are satisfied. This webinar will familiarize attendees with the details of these practices, terms, and provisions.
Speakers:
Sima Singadia Kulkarni, Special Counsel, Duane Morris, LLP
Rebecca Harmon, Chief Contracting and Compliance Officer, ATI