1 October 2024 - Broad Institute’s 2024 Biotech IP Summit, with Kilburn & Strode

Please arrive at 415 Main Street, Cambridge to collect your name badge and sign in.

• Angi Kujak - Senior Director, Head of OSAP Legal Practice, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

• Jocelyn D. Ram - IP Counsel, OSAP Legal Practice, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

• Harry Harden - Partner and Senior VP, Boston Liaison Office, Kilburn & Strode

Moderator: Jocelyn Ram - IP Counsel, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

• Jamie Atkins – Biotech Partner, Kilburn & Strode

• Scott Chapple - Biotech Partner, Fig. 1 Patents

• Tom Hamer – AI/ML Partner, Kilburn & Strode

• Melissa Hunter-Ensor – Co-Chair Global Patents and Innovation Strategies Group, Greenberg Traurig

Explore what can be protected in the AI/ML space with respect to biotech inventions. How much support is required in the US and abroad? What is your filing strategy? What does the competitive landscape look like? Get insightful tips for proactive strategies for improved success!

Networking and coffee break. 

Moderator: Alex Korenberg – Lead of AI Practice Group, Kilburn & Strode

• Hussain Tariq – Research Contracts Associate, DFCI

• Chris Beares – Senior Director, Transactional Affairs Group, MGH

• Emily Rezendes – Associate Director, Platform Transactions Counsel, OSAP, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

• Angi Kujak – Senior Director, Head of OSAP Legal Practice, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

• Emy Chen – VP of Innovation, DFCI

A practical look at handling data rights and access in the U.S. and abroad. We’ll break down how international laws like GDPR, the AI Act, and EHDS come into play, and what institutional policies mean for you. We’ll also cover key issues around human subjects and consent, helping you navigate these complexities with confidence.

• Marc Sedam - Vice President of Technology Opportunities and Ventures at NYU Langone Health

Learn about the transformative potential of AI in technology transfer offices. How are AI tools influencing daily operations, enhancing efficiency, and bridging gaps between academia and industry? Learn about the future landscape of tech transfer as AI continues to shape the field.

Moderator: Angi Kujak - Senior Director, Head of OSAP Legal Practice, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

• Daniel Rudoy- Shareholder, Wolf Greenfield

• Moran Cabili - Associate Director Of Business Development, Office of Technology Development, Harvard

• Kevin Hogan - Technology Licensing Officer, MIT

• Kirsten Leute - Partner, University Relations, Osage University Partners

• Myron Kassaraba - Vice President Investments, MassVentures

We’ll uncover how to assess critical elements like patents, data rights, and proprietary technologies, and discuss what investors seek in terms of IP. Delve into the complexities of open source and patient consent, and learn strategies for optimizing asset value in research and licensing agreements, including key contract provisions to protect your innovations.

Transition to Broad Discovery Center

Pitch Perfect - How to Get the Inventions from the Lab to Patients

• Gad Getz - Core Institute Member, Director, Cancer Genome Computational Analysis, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

• Lukasz Kowalik - Director, Business Development and Licensing, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

The Best of Both Worlds - The Interplay of Open Source Licenses and Patents

• Aziz Al’Khafaji - Director, Novel Methods and R&D, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

• Victoria Popic - Schmidt Fellow, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

• Jocelyn Ram - IP Counsel, OSAP, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

Tech Transfer Lessons Learned - The Practical Side

• Lauren Foster - Associate Director, MIT Technology Licensing Office

Protecting your International Rights - Proactively Coordinating with European Counsel

• Alex Korenberg - Lead of AI Practice Group, Kilburn & Strode

• Nick Bassil - Partner Life Sciences, Kilburn & Strode

Forseeing the Future - Drafting Tips for AI/ML-Biotech patents

• Katie Tallman - Senior Technical Specialist, Fig. 1 Patents

Who Owns What? - Untangling the Web of Issues in Licensing/Assignment

• Jessica Ergmann - Associate Director, OSAP Legal Practice, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

• Juliana Leung - Senior Director, Business Development and Licensing, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

Exploring AI Innovations - What’s the Invention and Who are the Inventors?

• Robin Rohlicek - Founding Partner, O&R Patent Law

Chat What? - Strategies for Responsible Internal Use of AI

• Ann McCrackin - Adjunct Professor, University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law