This 90 minute course is suitable for anyone from the NHS, academia or industry with an interest in intellectual property (IP) and the commercialisation of medical technologies. It will help you understand IP strategy development and the key steps required to translate an idea into a viable product or service.
Topics covered will include:
- An introduction to the basic concepts of IP and why IP is important.
- An overview of different types of IP rights, their key features, and their likely uses.
- MedTech patent examples
- Why acquire IP and when to patent
- The innovation process, from idea to market.
- Key aspects to consider along your innovation journey.
- Commercialisation strategies (eg licensing vs spin out company).
- Funding support for innovators.
- Case studies
Who would benefit from attending?
This course is suitable for any innovator developing new healthcare products and services including professionals working in:
- Research and development
- Commercial teams
- Business development
- Technology transfer
- Start-ups and SMEs
- The NHS and academia
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Dr Karen Law, Head of Innovation, Health Tech Enterprise
Karen is an experienced IP and commercialisation professional having over 15 years’ experience of leading the development and commercialisation of innovations developed by research scientists and clinicians. She has negotiated numerous licensing agreements for a diverse range of technologies including therapeutics and devices. Her career encompasses roles within technology transfer offices, a medical research charity and most recently within the business development team of a UK based biotech.
Dr Veena Mohan, Innovation Manager, Health Tech Enterprise
Dr Veena Mohan is an Innovation Manager at HTE, working with clinical innovators to protect, develop and commercialise their ideas. She has significant experience in technology assessments, freedom to operate searches and market research. Prior to joining HTE, Veena worked as a Scientist in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) for ten years with research activities mainly focused on developing anti-microbial solutions for many personal care and consumer health care products
