About the presentation:
Let UCLA’s patent counsel deconstruct the mysterious world of patenting. Come to a seminar on the nuts and bolts, general philosophy and process behind getting a patent. Topics include the role of researchers/inventors from the time of invention to the issuance of a patent. Also discussed are authorship and inventorship, public disclosures and how to avoid potential pitfalls as applied to specific technology areas. Help make the patent application process easier (and more fun) for everyone.
About the Speakers:
Brendan Serapiglia
Dr. Serapiglia received his PhD from Imperial College, University of London, England, performed postdoctoral work at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), and received his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. His intellectual property law practice focuses on U.S. and International patent prosecution. His technical emphasis includes physics, engineering, chemistry, software, and medical devices.
Will Wood
Dr. Wood received his PhD from UCLA and his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. His intellectual property law practice focuses on U.S. and International patent prosecution. His technical emphasis includes chemistry, biotechnology and medical devices.
Patrick Campbell
Patrick Campbell is head of the biotechnology and life sciences group at J A Kemp, a European intellectual property firm with offices in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Paris and Munich. He has directed prosecution of patent families covering over 70 countries, but a high proportion of Pat's work is prosecution, opposition and appeal work in the European Patent Office (EPO).
Pat was a scholar at Cambridge University and graduated from there with a first class degree in natural sciences and specialisms in biochemistry and organic chemistry.
About First Friday:
First Friday is an early morning event that provides an opportunity for the campus and local communities to network. We encourage you to kick off your day with exciting presentations on topics relevant to intellectual property and entrepreneurship at UCLA. Light refreshments will be served. The event is FREE but you must register to attend. Space is limited. Please note: We do not validate for parking and encourage you to use public transportation.