Patent Pending: How Science Becomes Intellectual Property

Join us for a keynote and panel discussion on the role of intellectual property in biotechnology innovation and commercialization. The keynote will explore the history of gene patenting and how patents are used to protect biotech inventions, support company formation, and shape commercialization strategies. The panel will bring together scientists, patent attorneys, technology transfer professionals, and other stakeholders to discuss the patenting and commercialization process and the different roles involved in moving scientific discoveries toward real-world applications. This event is ideal for graduate students, postdocs, early-career scientists, and entrepreneurs interested in intellectual property, biotechnology innovation, and translating scientific discoveries into real-world applications.