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Practical steps and strategies on obtaining patent protection for stem cells
17 February 2010
Practical steps and strategies on obtaining patent protection for stem cells

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What you will learn from this workshop:

There is considerable legal uncertainty in the extent to which patent protection is available for stem cells, their products and their methods of production.

This workshop will provide up to date information on the present position taken by the European Patent Office and national offices for certain European states, and key territories such as US, Japan, China and India.

The interactive session will provide practical tips on drafting, filing and prosecution strategy for stem cell patent applications in order to provide flexibility and maximise protection in each jurisdiction.
 

Who should attend?

  • Directors and group leaders from biotech companies in the stem cell/regenerative medicine area
  • Directors of patent departments and patent managers
  • Technology transfer officers
  • Patent attorneys and in-house counsel from biotech companies wishing to increase their knowledge of stem cell patenting

About the workshop leaders: 

Louise Holliday is a Partner of D Young & Co in the biotechnology team.  She is a specialist in all types of biotechnology subject matter, especially immunology, antibody technology, stem cells and regenerative medicine, molecular biology and virology. She is highly experienced in drafting, filing and prosecuting UK, European and PCT applications, EPO opposition and appeal work and her clients include academic departments, research institutes, start-ups, SMEs and larger biotech companies.  Louise lectures frequently on Biotechnology patent law and practice and has written a number of articles in the field.

Charles Harding is a Partner of D Young & Co.  Charles handles a broad range of subject-matter in both the chemical and biological fields, including biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, food science, pharmaceuticals, drug delivery and diagnostics and has previous experience in the Chemical and Biotechnological Industry with Rohm & Haas Company. Charles has extensive experience, particularly acting before the European Patent Office representing clients in complex Opposition and Appeal proceedings.  His success has been individually recognized in the Legal 500, which provides independent advice to clients seeking the best attorneys for their work.

About D Young & Co:

D Young & Co is one of the principal European firms of patent and trademark attorneys. The firm provides a high quality personalised and professional service for a diverse range of clients around the world including multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, successful start-up companies, and prestige academic institutions.

Many of the attorneys are at the forefront of developments in IP law sitting on key IP panels and IP forums.  The firm is known for its integrity through provision of high quality advice and the development of long term relationships and trust amongst clients and suppliers.
 

 

Workshop agenda

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8:30

Registration & Coffee

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9:00

What makes a patentable invention?

  • Patentable subject-matter
  • Patentability requirements
     
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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    10:45

    Exceptions to patentability

  • Rules 28 and 29 EPC and the WARF Referral
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    12:15

    Networking Lunch

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    13:15

    The position in Europe, UK, Japan, China and India

  • Drafting, filing and prosecution strategies for world-wide protection
  • The patent landscape for iPS cells
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    14:45

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:00

    Worked examples and discussion session

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    16:00

    End of Day

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