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Patents, Claims, and Prior Art: IP Basics for Deep Tech Startups | Deep Tech Catalyst Deep Tech Catalyst
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Welcome back to Deep Tech Catalyst, the channel by The Scenarionist where science meets venture!
Today, we are thrilled to welcome Sara Holland, IP expert and Partner @ Potter Clarkson.
We're set to explore the intricate world of intellectual property, unraveling the essentials of patents, claims, prior art, and the concept of freedom to operate (FTO)—all crucial elements for anyone venturing into technology innovation.
Let's dive into what a patent really is and why it's so critical for turning technology into a valuable asset for Deep Tech startups.
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Sara Holland
#DeepTechCatalyst
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:42) 🎙️ Introduction
(02:03) 🤔 What is a Patent?
(04:43) 🔬 What Can Be Patented?
(07:18) 🔍 A Practical Example
(08:39) 📍 Claims
(13:07) 📚 Prior Art
(15:33) 💼 IP Strategy
(17:34) ⚠️ Common Mistakes Scientists Should Avoid
(20:11) 🌎 FTO Basics
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KEY THEMES COVERED:
1. Intellectual Property (IP) & Patents: Explores the fundamental aspects of patents, emphasizing their role in protecting innovative ideas and investments, as well as the importance of understanding and crafting patent claims strategically.
2. What can be Patented?: Provides insights into the criteria for obtaining a patent, including novelty and inventiveness, and discusses the importance of assessing an invention's novelty and non-obviousness within the context of existing knowledge.
3. Claims vs Prior Art: Differentiates between patent claims and prior art, emphasizing the importance of drafting strategic claims and managing prior art effectively to secure a strong patent.
4. Start Locally and Scale Globally: Explores basic strategies for drafting patents that can scale globally, such as initiating the process with a local application and then expanding internationally.
5. Common Mistakes Scientists Should Avoid: Highlights common pitfalls in the patenting process, such as premature publication and issues related to ownership, and provides guidance on timing publication to avoid compromising patentability.
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#entrepreneurship #startups #deeptech #startupschool
Welcome back to Deep Tech Catalyst, the channel by The Scenarionist where science meets venture!
Today, we are thrilled to welcome Sara Holland, IP expert and Partner @ Potter Clarkson.
We're set to explore the intricate world of intellectual property, unraveling the essentials of patents, claims, prior art, and the concept of freedom to operate (FTO)—all crucial elements for anyone venturing into technology innovation.
Let's dive into what a patent really is and why it's so critical for turning technology into a valuable asset for Deep Tech startups.
Host: Nicola Marchese
Guest: Sara Holland
#DeepTechCatalyst
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:42) 🎙️ Introduction
(02:03) 🤔 What is a Patent?
(04:43) 🔬 What Can Be Patented?
(07:18) 🔍 A Practical Example
(08:39) 📍 Claims
(13:07) 📚 Prior Art
(15:33) 💼 IP Strategy
(17:34) ⚠️ Common Mistakes Scientists Should Avoid
(20:11) 🌎 FTO Basics
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KEY THEMES COVERED:
1. Intellectual Property (IP) & Patents: Explores the fundamental aspects of patents, emphasizing their role in protecting innovative ideas and investments, as well as the importance of understanding and crafting patent claims strategically.
2. What can be Patented?: Provides insights into the criteria for obtaining a patent, including novelty and inventiveness, and discusses the importance of assessing an invention's novelty and non-obviousness within the context of existing knowledge.
3. Claims vs Prior Art: Differentiates between patent claims and prior art, emphasizing the importance of drafting strategic claims and managing prior art effectively to secure a strong patent.
4. Start Locally and Scale Globally: Explores basic strategies for drafting patents that can scale globally, such as initiating the process with a local application and then expanding internationally.
5. Common Mistakes Scientists Should Avoid: Highlights common pitfalls in the patenting process, such as premature publication and issues related to ownership, and provides guidance on timing publication to avoid compromising patentability.
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MORE ABOUT THE SCENARIONIST:
- Discover all the episodes, trends analysis, and more: https://www.thescenarionist.org/
- Stay in the loop with our latest news: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thescenarionist/
- Let’s connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmarchese-md/
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#entrepreneurship #startups #deeptech #startupschool
23 min