Fundamentals of Patents for Entrepreneurs and Startups

Why You Should Attend?
The program is designed to introduce fundamental concepts of Patents. Broadly the program addresses types of patents, jurisdictional requirements, timelines, etc. The topics that may be further be addressed include the When’s, What’s and Why’s of Patent. The program concludes with some Dos and Don’ts.

What You Will Learn?

Attendees of this program should walk away with many practical takeaways to help them build a basic understanding of the different types of patents and best practices to seek protection. Some of these include
• Different Types of Patents – Design/ Industrial Design, and Utility
• What is a Patent Application?
• What is not a Patent Application?
• What cannot get you a patent?
• Why to file patents?
• Myths
• Do’s and Don’ts

Duration of Program
• Presentation and Q&A (without interaction during the presentation)
o About 60 minutes •

Presentation and Q&A (with the interaction during the presentation):
o About 90 – 120 minutes

Who Should Attend?
Stakeholders, CXOs, Engineers, Scientists, Entrepreneurs, Start-ups, Management, or anyone who are seeking to learn more about concepts related to patents.

Presenter:
Harsh has a diverse professional experience of 15 years working with companies like Infosys Technologies Ltd and Tata Elxsi India Pvt Ltd., in the field of Engineering and Technology and with SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd in the field of Intellectual Property. He was instrumental in obtaining a successful grant of patents in many emerging and high technology areas with the Global Patent Group at SAP Labs, Bangalore, India. He proactively liaised with the Litigation Group and Strategic IP Initiatives Group at SAP and demonstrated his expertise on different projects. He has also worked with the Global Technology Legal Compliance Group at SAP, where he advised engineering teams on legal compliance of open source software licenses.