StartUp CrossRoads - Where Two Laws Meet: Patent Prosecution x Technology Transactions

Invitation from the MIT Club

Following the success of the MIT Club's StartUp event last February, they are organizing a second panel on start-up law, and would like to extend an invitation to all Ivy+ members:


Date: April 11; 6:30pm-9:00pm
Venue: WeWork Austin Downtown.

RSVP needed! Please RSVP at:
http://austin.alumclub.mit.edu/StartupCrossRoads2

Overview:
A unique opportunity to learn about legal considerations when starting a company and considering developing IP internally and/or in-licensing from lawyers in the patent prosecution and technology transactions sections at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC.  
Topics will include:
a. Patentability – What is patentable?  What is the process?  How much does it cost?
b. Trademark, Patents, and Copyright Licensing.  What considerations should be made? 

SPEAKERS:
Jennifer McGrew, Sabrina Poulos and Aden Allen (Moderator)
For bios see here: 
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17841597/Docs/MIT_Club_of_Austin_Employment%20x%20Trade%20Secret%20Law_April_11_2016.pdf

AGENDA: 
6:30 - 7:00 pm Registration and networking
7:00 - 7:10 pm Introduction of the panel and presentation of speakers' Bios
7:10 - 8:00 pm Speakers describe legal experiences, background, challenges and potential pitfalls
8:00 - 8:30 pm Q&A
8:30 - 9:00 pm Networking

This is a must attend event for every entrepreneur!    
Dinner and refreshments will be provided.
Organized by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC, and the MIT Alumni Club.  Graciously hosted at WeWork Austin (downtown location).