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Protecting and Leveraging Your Innovation: IP Strategies for Tech Startups
Veteran Silicon Valley IP attorney Cecily O’Regan will lead a small cohort of tech startup teams and early-stage business leaders through a four-week series of one hour workshops on fundamental intellectual property (IP) concepts and strategies. Cecily will be joined by seasoned practitioners and former patent examiners Kimberly McLean, James Taylor, and Jeong Seo. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of IP, understand how to develop a strong IP strategy, and how to concisely communicate the sustainable competitive advantage of their IP strategy to investors. From patents to trademarks, this workshop provides insights on avoiding common pitfalls and best practices to cost-effectively maximize innovation protection and business growth.
Learning Objectives
- Identify which IP protections are most relevant to your business and industry
- Outline practical steps for patent filing, trademark registration, copyright considerations, and other potential IP strategies
- Develop an IP strategy aligned with business goals, funding, market positioning, and potential exit strategies
- Practice presenting an IP strategy and value proposition with actionable feedback
Participant Engagement and Networking
This IP Bootcamp offers a unique opportunity to build lasting professional connections with peers and industry experts. Through hands-on activities like group discussions and feedback sessions, Cecily will guide participants through real-world challenges, providing insights to refine your IP strategy. The network you build here can support you well beyond the Bootcamp, offering contacts for advice, partnerships, and ongoing collaboration.
Who Should Attend:• Tech startup founders, R&D leaders and product developers in early-stage companies, Corporate Legal advisors supporting tech or innovation-based startups, Entrepreneurs preparing for investor funding.
Workshop Schedule
The IP Bootcamp Webinar will be taking place in: February, June and October, Wednesdays at 12:00pm Pacific and April and August, Wednesdays at 9:00 AM Pacific. Please select on the form which month you would like to register for.
Week 1: IP Overview Presentation
- Introduction to types of IP: patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and sui generis rights.
- Discussion on the role of each IP type in protecting innovation within tech startups.
- Homework: Conduct a brief audit of your business’s current IP assets or potential assets.
Week 2: IP Strategy Development and Piracy Risks
- Building an IP strategy: aligning IP with business objectives and growth.
- Understanding piracy risks and steps to mitigate IP infringement.
- Homework: Research existing competitive IP and outline an initial IP strategy framework for your startup.
Week 3: Investor Pitch Preparation
- Quick review of common investor questions on IP protection and value.
- Participants present IP strategy for feedback.
- Homework: Draft the IP component of the Investor Pitch (or elevator pitch) highlighting the strength of the IP strategy to the business environment.
Week 4: Participant Presentations and Final Q&A
- Participants present their IP Investor Pitch for peer and instructor feedback.
- Open Q&A session to address lingering questions
Presenter: Cecily Anne O’Regan, Fishman Stewart PLLC
Ever since I was a kid I was always fascinated by technology. I became a patent attorney focusing on entrepreneurs because I believe entrepreneurs develop technology that makes the world a better place and I love helping entrepreneurs create value in their business. For years I’ve said, I work on everything from surfboards to semi-conductors, but I don’t do drugs (i.e., no pharma). I am a Silicon Valley IP veteran and am looking forward to continuing to work in Silicon Valley and expanding my presence to the Boston-metro start-up scene.
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Protecting and Leveraging Your Innovation: IP Strategies for Tech Startups
This IP Bootcamp offers a unique opportunity to build lasting professional connections with peers and industry experts. Through hands-on activities like group discussions and feedback sessions, Cecily will guide participants through real-world challenges, providing insights to refine your IP strategy. The network you build here can support you well beyond the Bootcamp, offering contacts for advice, partnerships, and ongoing collaboration.
The support you receive doesn’t end when the Bootcamp concludes. As a participant, you’ll be invited to follow-up sessions, including exclusive Q&As and one-on-one consultations with Cecily, to continue honing your IP strategy. Additional resources, such as guides, case studies, and updates on IP law and strategy, will be made available, supporting your growth as an IP-savvy entrepreneur long after the Bootcamp.
Presenter: Cecily Anne O’Regan, Fishman Stewart PLLC
Ever since I was a kid I was always fascinated by technology. I became a patent attorney focusing on entrepreneurs because I believe entrepreneurs develop technology that makes the world a better place and I love helping entrepreneurs create value in their business. For years I’ve said, I work on everything from surfboards to semi-conductors, but I don’t do drugs (i.e., no pharma). I am a Silicon Valley IP veteran and am looking forward to continuing to work in Silicon Valley and expanding my presence to the Boston-metro start-up scene.
