University Lab Partners
5301 California Avenue, Suite 300
Irvine, CA
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to partner with University Lab Partners to present, Intellectual Property and Licensing Basics for Life Science Startups.
Join this hybrid Lunch & Learn to understand the basics of intellectual property and licensing for life science startups! Wilson Sonsini attorney Maysam Pessian has represented the IP strategies of many start-ups that have received institutional investment. He will cover several aspects of patent portfolios that investors pay special attention to when seeking their next investment—particularly in the therapeutics and biotech space. He and his team will also discuss common concerns and licensing basics for companies coming from universities.
The Wilson Sonsini Team will be available in person for additional questions after the event has concluded.
Katie Stonum
kstonum@wsgr.com
Maysam Pessian is an associate in the Century City office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. His practice focuses on patent prosecution and intellectual property counseling, serving clients in a wide range of technology fields, including the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries.
Aleks Vitomirov is an associate in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s technology transactions practice. His practice focuses on representing public and private companies in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries in various commercial transactions and complex business arrangements, including mergers and acquisitions.
Dr. EunHee (Ellie) Han is an associate in the Century City office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she is a member of the firm's patents and innovations group. Ellie leverages her unique interdisciplinary background in biomedical engineering to provide strategic patent counseling to clients in biotechnology, diagnostics, medtech, and therapeutics industries.