The Capital Network, in partnership with Mintz Levin and the Partners Innovation Fund

presents:

Life Science Licensing: 

Opportunities, Challenges and Traps for the Unwary

This TCN Life Sciences event will highlight how to approach negotiating and leveraging interests in intellectual property. Hear from a panel of seasoned technology licensing officers, entrepreneurs, legal professionals and investors on the importance of strategically approaching IP ownership and deployment.

Speakers:

Scott Requadt - Transactional Partner, Clarus Ventures

Leslie Williams - CEO, Life Sciences Start-Up

Frances Toneguzzo, PhD - Executive Director, Research Ventures & Licensing, MGH

Erik Halvorsen, PhD - Director of Technology and Business Development, Technology & Innovation Development Office, Children's Hospital Boston

Liisa Nogelo - Associate General Counsel, Biogen Idec

Moderator:

John Dellapa - Member, Corporate Practice, Mintz Levin

Doors open at 7:00 AM for registration and networking. Light breakfast will be served.

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* Starting the 2008-2009 season, TCN is introducing a “Season Pass Program” that allows people to purchase an all-inclusive pass to TCN’s Roundtable and Special Event programming. Past season (2007-2008) TCN Members and current members of TCN Affiliate organizations can purchase the TCN Season Pass at a discount. Please contact Cheri Gordon (cheri@thecapitalnetwork.org) for details.

Please note that TCN events are open to entrepreneurs and investors only, or approved guests of TCN. Service providers of any type must join TCN as a Sponsor. For more information, please contact Cheri Gordon (cheri@thecapitalnetwork.org) for details.

For more information about TCN, visit the TCN website (thecapitalnetwork.org).

For more information on MassTLC, visit the MassTLC website (masstlc.com).

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

- TCN: http://thecapitalnetwork.org/programs.upcoming.php

- MassTLC: http://www.eventbrite.com/org/59787604?s=981394