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From Innovation to Reality - : "Beyond Your Ideas: Intellectual Property and Its Role in Commercial Success and Investment Decisions"

Hosted by Helen Wang & Tani Chen
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β€‹πŸŽ‰πŸš€ First Perspectives in Progress: From Innovation to Reality Webinar:

​"Beyond Your Ideas: Intellectual Property and Its Role in Commercial Success and Investment Decisions"

β€‹πŸ“… Date: September 17th, Tuesday
⏰ Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM EST
πŸ’» Format: Hybrid – In-Person and Online, with a live Q&A session at the end
πŸ“ Location: CIC Cambridge @ One Broadway

​Zoom Link: will be sent upon registration


​Kick off our Perspectives in Progress: From Innovation to Reality series with a deep dive into one of the most crucial aspects of turning your idea into a market success: Intellectual Property (IP). IP is the cornerstone of protecting your innovation, ensuring it reaches the market with confidence and security. 🌟

​Key Takeaways:

  • ​Essential patent strategies

  • ​How IP impacts commercialization and investment decisionsβ€”and why it’s critical for your success

  • ​Common IP mistakes and how to avoid them

  • ​Practical steps for securing and protecting your innovations

  • ​Preparing your research or technology for the commercial market


​Meet the Expert: Tani Chen – IP Guru with deep tech expertise

​Tani Chen is a seasoned patent prosecutor who specializes in early-stage technologies, small businesses, and university research. He helps companies develop robust IP protection strategies that align with their business goals and counter potential threats from competitors. Tani's clients span diverse fields such as drug delivery, biotech, analytical devices, cleantech, batteries and fuel cells, agtech, and foodtech.

​Tani’s approach is rooted in providing tailored legal advice to safeguard clients’ IP assets while minimizing risks. He blends deep knowledge of science, engineering, and business realities to ensure that innovations flourish commercially. πŸŒπŸš€ For Tani, the most rewarding part of his work is helping entrepreneurs grow from initial ideas to viable companies that attract investment, create jobs, and generate economic value. πŸ’‘πŸ“ˆ

​Beyond his IP expertise, Tani is actively involved in business competitions and universities, guiding start-up teams in crafting compelling pitch decks and business plans to secure investor interest. He holds a doctorate in Chemical Engineering from MIT and a law degree from Suffolk Law.


​πŸ’₯ Don’t Miss Out!

​This one-hour webinar includes a 15-20 minute Q&A at the end, so bring your burning questions and tap into Tani's expertise to get the answers you need! This is your chance to learn from one of the best in the field and gain actionable insights to protect your innovations. πŸ”₯

β€‹πŸ“’ Secure your spot today!

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πŸ“… Date: September 17th, Tuesday
⏰ Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM EST
πŸ’» Format: Hybrid – In-Person and Online, with a live Q&A session at the end
πŸ“ Location: CIC Cambridge @ One Broadway/ Zoom Link: will be sent upon registration

Location
CIC Cambridge @ 1 Broadway
1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
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