Both academic institutions and governmental laboratories have worked to reinvent technology transfer over the past several years. Recent innovations include developing new models of licensing, including open innovation strategies. Such institutions are also working to invite outside mentors to work with inventors interested in building new companies around technological breakthroughs. For successful emerging growth companies, the question becomes how can an inventor find a role as part of a broader team that can successfully commercialize a new technology.
At this conference, we will bring together leaders in technology transfer, including those with expertise in intellectual property and commercialization. We will discuss the emerging trends in technology transfer, current pitfalls, and best practices. We will also evaluate what the University of Colorado needs to do to become a national leader in this area.
Sessions
Welcome
- Brad Bernthal
Associate Professor, University of Colorado Law School; Entrepreneurship Initiative Director, Silicon Flatirons - Terri Fiez
Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation, University of Colorado Boulder
Keynote
- Walter G. Copan
Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Evaluating Best Practice in IP Licensing
- Keith Berets — Moderator
Partner, Cooley, LLP - Adrien Côté — Panelist
Science Lead and Business Advisor, Velocity, University of Waterloo - Hiwot M. Covell — Panelist
Shareholder, Sheridan Ross P.C. - Brynmor Rees — Panelist
Managing Director, Technology Transfer Office; Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation, University of Colorado Boulder - Lindsay Silber — Panelist
Partner, Holland & Hart LLP
Break
Supporting Inventors with Effective Mentorship
- David St. John-Larkin — Moderator
Partner, Perkins Coie LLP - Elizabeth Hartman — Panelist
Manager, Electricity Practice, Rocky Mountain Institute - Stephen S. Miller — Panelist
Commercialization Network Liaison, Technology Transfer Office, University of Colorado Boulder - Chris Moody — Panelist
Partner, Foundry Group - Kimberly Muller — Panelist
Managing Director, CU Innovations, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Break
Building a Team: How to Support an Inventor as a Company Begins to Scale
- Brad Bernthal — Moderator
Associate Professor, University of Colorado Law School; Entrepreneurship Initiative Director, Silicon Flatirons - Thomas D. Franklin — Panelist
Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP - Chris Kaffer — Panelist
Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder, Mallinda, LLC - Leslie Kimerling — Panelist
Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder, Double Helix Optics - Leslie Leinwand — Panelist
Distinguished Professor, Chief Scientific Officer, BioFrontiers Institute, University of Colorado Boulder
Reception
Please note: Per university alcohol policy, only registered guests will be admitted to the reception.