Companies that integrate IP strategy early and align it closely with their R&D activities and funding milestones significantly improve their chances of survival, growth, and a successful exit. In the life sciences sector, patents are far more than legal protections. They are strategic business assets that shape how research is conducted, how companies secure investment, and how innovations ultimately reach patients and the market.
This Expert Class will provide practical insights into navigating the complexities of intellectual property in one of the most demanding and highly regulated industries. The session will explore how to build and maintain a strong life sciences IP portfolio and examine the strategies that startups use to create a defensible competitive position around their technology and business. Participants will learn how effective IP management can maximize competitive advantage, attract investment, foster innovation, and enable valuable partnerships.
The Expert Class is designed to be highly interactive. Participants will be asked to prepare their casus. During the session, the expert panel will provide tailored feedback, practical guidance, and recommendations to help participants strengthen their IP strategy and address their key concerns.
Hajo Kraak, Patent Attorney and Partner at V.O. Patents & Trademarks, Niels Ouwerkerk, CEO at Doser and Katja Apelt, Intellectual Property Adviser at Octrooicentrum Nederland are our experts who will discuss the intellectual property strategies for life sciences startups.
Program
13.00 hrs. Welcome
13.30 hrs. Start Expert Class by Leon Mur (moderator)
13.40 hrs. Start presentations of the experts
15:00 hrs. Break
15:15 hrs. Discussing IP case per participant
17.00 hrs. Drinks
18.00 hrs. End of Expert Class
LifeSciences@Work Expert Classes are a series of targeted (virtual) workshops organized in close collaboration with industry and academic experts
- The small-scale and personalized Expert Classes welcome Venture Challenge Alumni, Value Centre Alumni and NWO Take off Alumni.
- New early startups not (yet) part of our LS@W community but interested to join are also very welcome, provided there is a match with the LS@W community profile.
- Participation is free-of-charge for startup teams.
Registration is needed to attend!
Please send an e-mail to miranda.de.regt@iventus.nl to receive your confirmation and additional final information.
