Cleantech Open Mixer - Walnut Creek

Join our startups, alumni, mentors, judges, investors and supporters to network and learn about AI, hosted by Kilpatrick of Walnut Creek!

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Cleantech Open is excited to invite you to a unique mixer and networking event where you’ll learn about AI’s Evolving Role in Recent Patent Developments and Investment Activities. This insightful presentation will be accompanied by a delightful array of California cuisine and refreshing beverages on the outside patio. We look forward to a great evening with our current accelerator cohort, alums, mentors, and community partners.
Registration is complimentary for Cleantech Open and Kilpatrick clients and guests. To register, click on “GET TICKETS.” Parking validation for vehicles parked inside the Mt. Diablo Plaza will be provided. Please register as soon as possible since space is limited.
AI’s Evolving Role in Recent Patent Developments and Investment Activities
The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on patent development is profound. AI is playing a transformative role in various industries, including cleantech. As AI systems increasingly contribute to the creation of groundbreaking inventions, the issue of inventorship has become increasingly complex. In response, the United States Patent Office (USPTO) has taken proactive steps to provide comprehensive guidance and useful frameworks for evaluating inventorship in AI-assisted inventions. The USPTO aims to ensure that human inventors receive the recognition and protection they deserve for their contributions.
We will provide an update on recent trends of AI’s role in clean tech inventions through the lens of patent data. Insights on the increasing role of AI in emerging clean tech innovation will be provided.
The presentation will also include an update on venture capital investment in clean tech companies. We will take a glimpse at typical deal terms for early-stage investments in the various segments of clean tech and climate tech.
Overall, AI's new role in patent developments and investment activities promises to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and ultimately transform the landscape of various industries.
Speakers
Eugenia Garrett-Wackowski
Ms. Eugenia Garrett-Wackowski focuses her practice on various areas of intellectual property law associated with creating and maintaining intellectual property assets, particularly in the areas of chemistry and biotechnology. Ms. Garrett-Wackowski regularly assists clients with patent portfolio management, U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, due diligence reviews, freedom to operate analyses, validity and infringement opinions and technology licensing. Ms. Garrett-Wackowski obtained her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1991.
***Joseph R. Snyder, Ph.D.***Dr. Joseph Snyder is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Walnut Creek office. Dr. Snyder focuses his practice on patent prosecution and counseling, emphasizing patent drafting, patent procurement, client counseling and opinion writing, primarily in the chemical arts, biotechnology, life sciences and clean technology. Dr. Snyder obtained his J.D. from University of San Francisco School of Law in 1995.
Dr. Siegmar Pohl
Dr. Siegmar Pohl is co-leader of the firm's Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practices. He is an accomplished attorney representing technology companies in complex corporate transactions from inception to exit. Siegmar and his team help high tech, climate tech, clean tech, renewable energy, robotics, automotive, artificial intelligence, and life sciences companies and investors with seed and venture financings, R&D, licensing, joint ventures and alliances, strategic investments, and mergers and acquisition matters. Dr. Pohl obtained an LL.M. from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1996.