Indiana Biomedical Entrepreneur Network (IBEN)

Attorneys from Ice Miller’s Intellectual Property Group  will examine the new America Invents Act (AIA), in an attempt to provide an understanding as to how the AIA will affect life sciences and biomedical innovation.   The AIA will change how scientists, doctors, and entrepreneurs need to approach patent protection.  We will discuss key modifications to the current patent laws described in the AIA and the most recently proposed regulations, such as the new first-to-file rule and several new post-grant review procedures that will allow for challenges the validity of granted patents.  In addition to discussing the main provisions of the AIA and the most recently proposed regulations, this presentation will examine the AIA from a life science perspective to provide insight and strategies when seeking patent protection.

Join us for this presentation, discussion, and networking event.

Please share this event with friends and colleagues who might be interested. We need your help to grow IBEN in 2012!

Speaker:

Tom Walsh, Alex Forman, and Jana Harris, Ph.D.

Tom Walsh is a partner in Ice Miller’s Intellectual Property Group. He assists with the intellectual property issues facing new companies and established businesses. His experience includes patent prosecution in a variety of technology areas, licensing, intellectual property strategies, and technology transactions.

Alex Forman is a partner in Ice Miller’s Intellectual Property Group. His practice encompasses all facets of intellectual property law with an emphasis on licensing, patent, trademark and copyright portfolio management, and assisting clients in developing and implementing strategies that identify, protect and enforce their intellectual property assets.

Jana Harris, Ph.D. is an associate in Ice Miller’s Intellectual Property Group.  Her practice focuses on patent prosecution and litigation in the life sciences.

When: Feb 7th, 2012 5-7pm

Where: IUETC

This event is at the IUETC building on the IUPUI campus at 351 West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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The Indiana Biomedical Entrepreneur Network (IBEN) strives to enable entrepreneurship in life sciences and medicine throughout Indiana. This is achieved through social networking, education and events featuring experienced entrepreneurs.

IBEN is open to all who play a role or have an interest in biomedical entrepreneurship, from academics to product.

IBEN is made possible by Ice Miller, the IURTC, and The Indiana Health Industry Forum (IHIF)