Seminar - IP as a Catalyst for Investment and Growth of a Startup

This session - led by Margo Monroe, PhD, JD, Principal at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP - explores how a robust intellectual property strategy transforms academic discoveries into commercially viable assets. We will discuss how patents and IP management de-risk early-stage science, making university spinouts more attractive to venture investors and industry partners. Attendees will learn how thoughtful IP foundations enable founders to articulate competitive differentiation, negotiate equitable licensing terms, and build the scalable business models necessary to translate breakthroughs into high-impact, fundable companies.