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6.16.25
BIO International in Boston 2025
Preparing for an IPO: Best Practices for Success
Monday, June 16, 2025
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
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Monday, June 16, 2025
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Click here for more information
Speaking Engagements
4.10.25
IP/Patent Bootcamp for Biotech Companies
Please join Wilson Sonsini Patents and Innovations partner Ali Alemozafar at MBC BioLabs San Francisco as he reviews intellectual property topics important to start-ups in the biotech space, including the importance of patent strategies and trade secrets, and freedom to operate studies. Ali will also touch on the patenting process, from filing a patent application to securing a patent on an accelerated basis. Last but not least, Ali will discuss the balance between trade secrets and patents.
Affiliated Programs
4.02.25
2025 BIOCOM Converge Summit
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support Biocom’s Converge Summit. This year, our patents and innovations partner Ali Alemozafar will moderate the panel "VC Perspectives." Panelists include Benjamin Kim, Ph.D., Partner at Playground Global; Emily Park, M.D., Principal at DCVC Bio; Ben Portnoy, Ph.D., Investment Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; Elena Viboch, Managing Director at General Catalyst; and D.A. Wallach, Co-Founder and General Partner at Time BioVentures.
WSGR Events
5.14.24
Quantum Perspectives: Exploring the Legal and Business Landscape for Emerging Growth Quantum Technology Startups
Join Wilson Sonsini and CU Boulder Quantum Initiative (CUBit) for an engaging discussion on the intersection of quantum computing, business and legal strategies, and technology transfer. This event will include panels covering general corporate topics, fundraising, intellectual property strategy and technology transfer for startups developing quantum-enabled technologies. Panelists will include distinguished members from industry, research, and academia who will share their expertise and experience in the quantum industry, and shed light on the latest topics shaking up the quantum world, including the implications of the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act. There will also be a closing reception to facilitate discussions among the panelists and attendees in a casual atmosphere. This event is ideal for industry professionals, academics, researchers, or anyone interested in understanding the increasingly complex terrain of business and legal strategies in the rapidly changing quantum field.
Affiliated Programs
8.28.23
How Does a Company Manage Its Intellectual Property Estate?: Perspectives From In-House Counsels
Even in the earliest stages, generating and securing intellectual property is a critical component of a company’s business plan. Many early-stage companies rely on outside counsel to do the heavy lifting, but what should be done (or not done) internally with respect to IP? What can a company do to help maximize its relationship with outside counsel, while keeping a realistic budget? How can a company best manage its research and develop teams to capture IP? When is it time to start building an internal IP team? What can be done internally to help prepare for a financing? Where can things go wrong? Here’s your chance to learn from the best: Join our August 28 panel with Randy Wu of 10x Genomics, Yina Dong of Veracyte, Rachel Herder of Mammoth Biosciences and Aric Ledford of Freenome, moderated by Ali Alemozafar and Adam Cole of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
WSGR Events
6.15.23
Wilson Sonsini’s 30th Annual Medical Device Digital Health Conference
Wilson Sonsini’s 30th Annual Medical Device Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies today, including key healthcare regulatory considerations, the relationship between intellectual property and valuation, a look back at 2022’s fundraising and deals, and how 2023 is shaping up along with partnering strategies in the current market.
Affiliated Programs
3.28.23
MedInvest Medtech, AI & Digital Health Conference
Wilson Sonsini is a proud sponsor of the Medinvest Conference series. The MedInvest MedTech, AI, and Digital Health Conference will feature informative panel discussions, keynote talks, corporate presentations, and one-on-one meetings focused on medical devices, imaging technologies, diagnostics, AI/data analytics, and digital health. Join life science venture capitalists, company executives, foundations, academics, government officials, and health institutes for a discussion and networking on developments within the sector. The main objective of the conference is to help early and mid-stage MedTech companies and investors to partner with one another.
Speaking Engagements
11.17.22
QB3 & Berkeley Law Panel: What Your IP Attorney Wishes You'd Known Before Starting Your Company
You've identified an unmet need in the life sciences or healthcare space, and developed a clever solution. You're ready to move forward in commercializing your solution into a product, but you will need funding and partnerships to succeed. How can you set yourself up for success--in particular, what do you need to know about your IP landscape and protection strategy, before meeting with potential partners and funders?
Affiliated Programs
3.23.21
Beyond COVID-19: How to Position Your Start-Up for Success in a Post-Pandemic World
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to partner with Civilization Ventures to look beyond the pandemic. As start-ups in the life sciences, biotech, and health tech sectors continue to react to the ever-changing business landscape brought about by COVID-19, founders must pivot their planning from "here and now" needs to anticipated future hurdles that must be overcome. Founders must act today to prepare for what lies ahead in a post-pandemic world—and founders will need a proactive mindset as they continue to pivot their businesses and transform planning models to survive and succeed.
Affiliated Programs
9.23.20
UCSF Digital Health Awards
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is proud to sponsor the UCSF Digital Health Awards. This is the academy awards of digital health. Over 750 of the best digital health companies in the country have applied to win the coveted UCSF Digital Health Award in fifteen curated categories. A who's who of industry judges will determine an overall winner in each category. The competition begins with a quarter-finals round identifying the top ten companies across all fifteen categories. The pool is narrowed in the semi-finals to the top four companies in all categories. Grand Finale winners will be announced at the live streamed awards presentation where the winning teams will give an acceptance speech, alongside a 30-second video showcasing their product or service.