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Session 6: Get Your Ducks In A Row: How Life Science Companies Should Prepare for Intellectual Property Disputes
BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series
BCLT Life Sciences Law & Policy Center
Wednesday, Novemner 5, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | B-CLE
1.00 General CLE Credit Available
Series Info | Resources | Speaker Bios & Contact Info
In the fast-moving world of life sciences, IP disputes can hit when you least expect them—and the consequences can be costly. Whether you're asserting your own rights or responding to claims, the best defense is preparation. Join us as Goodwin IP litigation experts Natasha Daughtrey and Josh Weinger, PhD, for a practical guide on how to anticipate and manage intellectual property conflicts from the ground up.
Whether you're scaling a startup or managing a growing portfolio, this session will help you proactively protect your IP and prepare for disputes before they escalate.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Build a pre-litigation readiness plan
- Navigate cease-and-desist letters and avoid declaratory judgment traps
- Identify and manage risks in trade secrets, patents, and contracts
- Choose the right enforcement venue and strategy
Speaker(s):
Natasha Daughtrey, Goodwin
Josh Weinger, Goodwin
Program Series:
Are you a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, or investor thinking about launching or working with a start-up company? Do you have questions about patents and trade secrets, regulatory requirements, consulting agreements, privacy considerations, and/or IP licensing? The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology and the University of Oregon School of Law have partnered on a new Start-Up Signature Series of virtual legal education programs, designed specifically for start-up companies and their investors. The Start-Up Signature Series will give you the education you need to successfully push your start-up forward!
All programs are free to access.