UK Bioinformatics Forum, Oxford
Friday 25th February 2005
You are invited to attend a UK Bioinformatics Forum networking day, "Bioinformatics IP: A Case Study Approach" which will take place on Friday 25th of February 2005, at the Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, UK.The management and protection of IP are critical to the success of all knowledge based businesses, but the issues facing bioinformatics business are more complex because of issues around protecting software, algorithms and databases. Using case studies from the bioinformatics (life and medical sciences informatics) sector, expert speakers will discuss crucial issues in securing, managing and protecting IP in this field, covering both the process, the pit falls and opportunities posed by IP. Patent Attorney firms attending include Frank B Dehn & Co, Withers Rogers, Rouse & Co. International and Nabarro Nathanson. There will be an opportunity for networking before, between and after the talks: refreshments and lunch will be provided. Areas covered: General Issues in Bioinformatics IP
Protecting Proteins discovered using Bioinformatics Tools - Keynotes and case study involving ICOS Corporation
Protecting Bioinformatics software
EU Database Directive - Impact on Bioinformatics
Protecting Mathematical Algorithms
A salutary tale of 1 patent, 2 patent agents(and friends), 3 receivers, and 4 lawyers
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Invited Speakers:
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John Savin PhD, CEO, Physiomics PLC
Danny Tuckwell PhD, F2G Ltd, Head of Bioinformatics & IP Manager
Philip Webber, Frank B Dehn & Co, Patent Attorney
Robert Harrison, Rouse Patents
Mike Butler, Frank B Dehn, Patent Attorney
George Moore, Bristows solicitors
Barbara Cookson, Nabarro Nathanson
Goslik Schepers PhD, Isis Innovation Ltd
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