Event Description

Your startup is built on innovation—now it’s time to protect it. Intellectual property (IP) plays a key role in turning breakthrough ideas into sustainable businesses, especially in biotech where the stakes are high, and timelines are long.

Join us for an interactive roundtable designed for early-stage startups. We'll break down the core concepts of IP and focus on what matters most to growing companies: identifying, protecting, and strategically leveraging your IP assets.

Expect a collaborative discussion featuring real-world examples, common challenges, and expert insights from Nicole Palmer, a partner at Boston-based IP law firm, Lando & Anastasi, LLP.

What You’ll Learn

• The basics: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets

• How to spot the IP hidden in your day-to-day work

• Missteps to avoid early on

• How to start building an IP portfolio—even with limited resources

• Why IP matters when talking to investors or planning for growth

Whether you're just getting started or scaling up, this roundtable will give you the tools to make smart, strategic IP decisions as your company evolves.