Patents 101 for Tech Entrepreneurs
Dr. Colby will discuss:
1) Why patents matter to startups
2) Value, value, value
3) Avoiding other’s IP
4) Digging deep – anatomy of a patent
5) Which parts matter
6) Understanding claims
7) Patent pitfalls – how to avoid mistakes
and more!
Veteran Silicon Valley intellectual property attorney Dr. Steven Colby will provide an overview of patents. This webinar is geared towards tech entrepreneurs.
The presentation will highlight the critical knowledge a startup decision maker needs in order to make practical, informed patent-related business decisions. Anyone planning to launch or work for a tech startup should attend.
Please come with your questions, comments and scenarios.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Steven Colby is a partner and patent attorney at Rimon Law. He focuses on early stage startups and develops IP with a view of increasing company valuation. Steve received his Ph.D. from Indiana University, Bloomington, where he focused on the development and design of scientific instruments. He has over 40 published scientific papers and abstracts and holds several patents. Prior to becoming a patent attorney, Dr. Colby was director of product development for a scientific instrument company. His professional background extends to software and hardware development, website development, manufacturing management, electronics, sensors, measurement devices, control systems, mass spectrometry, chromatography, and bioanalysis.