Where
George Mason University Science & Tech Campus
10920 George Mason Circle
Manassas, VA 20110
Institute for Advanced Biomedical Research (IABR), Room 1004
Geoff Karny is an IP lawyer who helps clients solve problems and create value. He brings 30 years of experience to meeting the specialized needs of life science and other technology companies. His combination of large law firm and in-house experience results in business-oriented solutions to legal problems. He has developed and implemented corporate IP strategies, started corporate patent departments, built patent and trademark portfolios, negotiated and prepared technology transaction agreements, conducted IP due diligence in corporate transactions, and rendered patentability, freedom-to-operate, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions. Geoff has a B.A. in chemistry from Cornell University and a J.D. from New York University School of Law.
awilliams2@pwcgov.org Using Intellectual Property (IP) to Create Value
Thinking about applying for patent or trademark?Do you have a patent in hand?
Join us to learn how experienced science and tech entrepreneurs create real value from single patents to a robust IP portfolio.
Intellectual property (IP) is a critical asset because it creates value for a company. To do so, an IP strategy must be created and implemented that is tied to the company’s business strategy, goals, and model.Mr. Karny will discuss creating and implementing a cost-effective IP strategy.
Topics will include:
• levels of use/value for IP
• the need for stakeholder buy-in
• creating an IP infrastructure
• patent filing and prosecution criteria and decision points
• technology licensing
• the importance of due diligence
• value-destroying mistakes to avoid
• dealing with VCs and other potential investors
• dealing with your IP attorney