Unlocking Innovation: A Practical Guide to IP Protection

Presented By 

Chair(s)

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  Rahaf Mihyar, MSc

  PhD Student
  Nanomedicine and Theranostics
  Uniklinik RWTH Aachen
  Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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  Quim Peña, PhD (he/him/his)

  Junior Group Leader
  RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, Germany

Presented by: Young Scientist Committee (YSC)

This event will focus on intellectual property (IP) protection, aiming to raise awareness on this topic among early career scientists. Experts from patent offices, academia, and startups will share insights on the timing and process of patenting, avoiding common pitfalls, and identifying patentable innovations. Additionally, the event will explore the topic of early scientific publishing versus patenting, offering guidance on how to decide which approach is best for your work. Through engaging presentations and an interactive panel discussion, participants will gain valuable knowledge and practical tips to navigate the patenting process and protect their scientific breakthroughs.

Presentations:

• 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

  Speaker Presentation I
  

  Speaker: Ben Charles Dibling, PhD CLP (he/him/his) – University of Pennsylvania
• 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

  Identifying patentable ideas, filing and protecting IP and advancing IP to licensing and commercialization
  

  Speaker: S. Rahima Benhabbour, MSc. PhD (she/her/hers) – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

  Speaker Presentation III
  

  Speaker: Paolo Decuzzi, PhD – Italian Institute of Technology