Advanced Programme 200 Series
IP202 Management and Strategies of Patent Commercialisation and Technology Transfer
8 and 15 Oct 2024
2 Days
The course aims to introduce the common forms of patent valuation, commercialisation as well as key issues of technology transfer, preparing participants to formulate appropriate strategies on patent commercialization and technology transfer for their enterprises.
Course Format: Live-streamed and physical mode
CPD:
- The Law Society of Hong Kong: 9 points
- Hong Kong Mediation Centre: 10 points
Lecture I
8 Oct 2024 (Tue)
10:00-12:30
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Medium: English
Topic: Patent Valuation and Strategies for the Global Market
- What makes a patent valuable?
- Patent valuation models
- Managing patents in a global market
- Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) - Communications and dealing with oversea IP offices
- Procedures of filing applications at overseas IP offices
- Communications on amendment and rejection - Case studies
Speaker: Mr. Michael Lin
Lecture II
8 Oct 2024 (Tue)
14:30-17:00
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Medium: English
Topic: Building a Strategic Patent Portfolio for Commercialisation
- Building a strategic patent portfolio: (1) Understand key factors to consider when deciding how to invest in a patent portfolio; (2) Learn about identifying key inventions, assessing market opportunities, and prioritizing patent applications
- Patent portfolio management: Techniques for managing and maintaining a diverse patent portfolio
- Commercialisation and licensing: Strategies for maximizing the commercial potential of patents through licensing and other monetisation avenues
- Case studies
Speaker: Ms. Jennifer Che
Lecture III
15 Oct 2024 (Tue)
10:00-12:30
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Medium: English
Topic: Technology Transfer to the Market
- Overview of the technology transfer processes
- Identifying the value of your invention
- Plans and strategies for commercialisation of patent
- Case studies
Speaker: Dr. David Ai
Lecture IV
15 Oct 2024 (Tue)
14:30-17:00
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Medium: Cantonese
Topic: Cross-border Technology Transfer
- Potentials and benefits of cross-border technology transfer
- Valuing and financing patents in the Mainland market
- Recent developments of cross-border technology transfer in Mainland China
- Cases studies
Speaker: Dr. Vincent Zhong
Mr. Michael Lin
Mr. Michael Lin is a strategic business consultant helping startups, entrepreneurs and SMEs improve their competitive advantage. Michael was a Patent Partner of Marks & Clerk for 13 years, a patent attorney at Procter & Gamble for 14 years, etc. in charge of pharmaceutical, chemical, bioscience, materials science, and mechanical fields. Mr. Lin is passionate about helping entrepreneurs, startups, and students to understand IP possibilities and how to tie IP in with business. Mr. Lin is a frequent speaker on IP and Asian business matters for industry, associations, law schools and business schools
Ms. Jennifer Che
Jennifer Che is President and Managing Director at Eagle IP. She is a US patent attorney with over 20 years’ experience in Boston (US), one of the most vibrant innovative technology hubs in the world. Jennifer built her career at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (70B company) overseeing IP for all ex-US sites before jumping into the start-up world. Most notably, Ms. Che served as Vice President of IP and Legal Affairs at Axcella Therapeutics, a Flagship Pioneering company. Ms. Che is based in Hong Kong and helps clients devise and execute smart global patent strategies to protect their inventions around the world. Ms. Che received her chemistry degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her law qualifications from Suffolk Law in Boston (US).
Dr. David Ai
Dr. David Ai is retiring as Head of Innovation Office at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE; 2020-2024). Previously, he was Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Hawaii System, while serving as chairman of the International Strategy Committee at the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) from 2017 to 2019. Prior to Hawaii, he was Director of Knowledge Transfer at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) as well as the General Manager for its Shenzhen Research Institute (2014-2018). Earlier, he also worked for Stanford’s Office of Technology Licensing for six years, managing inventions while spearheading Stanford’s technology marketing effort in China. In the private sector, Dr. Ai achieved 75% successful exit rate as Chief Advisor at Hitachi Corporate VC (2001-2006); he has also cofounded an award-winning e-healthcare business in Beijing as well as a joint venture cancer center in Shanghai. During the 1990s, he was Corporate VP at Varian Medical (NYSE:VAR, bought by Siemens), VP of Marketing at Cirque Corporation (acquired by ALPS of Japan) and a Project Manager at Hewlett-Packard. Dr. Ai received a B.S. in psychology from National Taiwan University, an M.S. in computer science from Indiana University, an M.B.A. from Stanford University, and a J.D. from Santa Clara University. He has been a registered patent lawyer in California since 2012.
Dr. Vincent Zhong
Dr. Vincent Zhong is Co-founder and COO of Novelizer Innovation Institute and several innovation-related companies. Dr. Zhong is a seasoned IP licensing, technology transfer, marketing and corporate management executive for decades, serving as an Executive Director & Senior Vice President of Netac Technology Co., Ltd., and President of Shenzhen Qianhai GTF and Glorious Investment Management Company etc. Dr. Zhong is also an Adjunct Professor in Fujian University of Technology and Soochow University. Dr. Zhong is currently a member of HKUST MBA Advisory Board, director of Finance Committee of Shenzhen Nanshan IP Protection Center and Dean of National Technology Transfer Professionals Training Center (Guangdong).
Target Audience
IP owners and executives of local startups/small and medium enterprises/large enterprises engaged in the innovation and technology sector. Participants should have a basic understanding of patents.
Course Structure
The 2-days course consists of 4 lectures, total 10 hours
Venue
Room 1006, 10/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Course Format
Live-streamed and physical mode (Participants can attend on-site lectures or attend Webinar via Zoom)
Language
Cantonese and English
Award
Participants will receive a certificate awarded by the organiser upon completion of the entire course (4 lectures).
Fee
Free for members of "IP Manager Scheme PLUS"; $200 for non-members
Registration
Registration is closed.
Priority in registration for the course will be given to enterprise which joined the “IP Manager Scheme PLUS”.
CPD
- This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Law Society of Hong Kong (9 points).
- This training course is registered as a CPD course of the Hong Kong Mediation Centre (10 points).
Enquiry Hotline: (852) 2836 1380
Enquiry Email: ipmtp@vtc.edu.hk
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