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Patents with a Medical Spin

 

Thursday 11^th December 2008

 

9.30am – 12.30pm

 

MedilinkWM Meeting Room, Birmingham

 

The UK is widely acknowledged as an innovator in the medical sector, yet many of these innovations are inadequately protected. This seminar will provide an opportunity to learn how protection can be obtained.

 

The seminar will also provide delegates with the opportunity to learn more about Intellectual Property and what IP can do for your business. Not only is this seminar ideal for anyone new into the industry, but also as a refresher course for portfolio managers within the industry and solicitors.

 

The seminar will cover:

 

1       An Introduction to IP

2       Why patents are important

3       The structure of a patent

4       Patentable inventions

5       Protecting medical devices

6       Protecting chemical compounds

7       Protecting biomolecules

8       Protecting animals and plants

9       Other forms of protection for medicinal products

10  The information that a patent attorney needs

11  Recording the invention: notebook practise

 

 

After the seminar there will be the opportunity for a free, one-to-one consultations with the speakers. These sessions need to be booked in advance.

 

The speakers:

 

David Elsy

David has a Biological Science degree and doctorate from the University of Leicester.  David joined Withers & Rogers in 1994 from the UK Patent Office where he was a Patent Examiner. He became a Partner in the firm in 2002.

David specialises in the fields of recombinant DNA technology, molecular biology, drug discovery, microbial and plant biotechnology and healthcare products. David also has substantial experience in the sector of polymer chemistry.  David enjoys a wide portfolio from numerous universities and established pharmaceutical companies to business start-ups and drug discovery clients.

 

Joanna Westwood

Joanna read chemistry at the University of Exeter and obtained a doctorate in co-ordination chemistry from the same university.

Having entered the profession in 2002, Joanna trained in the chemical team of a private practice firm and qualified as both a European and UK Patent Attorney in 2005. During her training Joanna won the Moss Prize and the Strode Prize for passing different examinations with the highest mark nationally.  Joanna moved to Withers & Rogers in 2008 and specialises in the handling of general chemical, pharmaceutical, healthcare and mechanical inventions.

 

Joanna advises small and large local clients, university clients, overseas clients and overseas attorneys.  She regularly handles oppositions and appeals before the European Patent Office, and has successfully revoked a number of patents in appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office.

 

To book your place simply complete the booking form below or email lucy@medilinkWM.co.uk or call 0121 452 5630

 

 

Event Date: Thu, 11th December 2008

Location: MedilinkWM Meeting Room, Birmingham

Cost: £25 + VAT My M-Link members / £30 +VAT Non-Members

Duration: 9.30am - 12.30pm