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BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series: (Session 2) Medical Device IP 101

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BCLT & Oregon Law

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Legal Education for Entrepreneurs/Innovators | Patent Litigation | Patent Prosecution | Privacy & Cybersecurity

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Session 2: Medical Device IP 101
BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series
BCLT Life Sciences Law & Policy Center
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | B-CLE

0.75 General CLE Credit Available

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Medical device startups face unique IP and regulatory challenges that can define their success. In this engaging session, Tyler Train and Giordana Mahn of Fish & Richardson will guide startups through the essential IP and regulatory strategies that can make or break early success. From securing patent rights to choosing between trade secret protection and public filings, this program will help innovators avoid common pitfalls and lay a strong foundation for growth.

In this program, you’ll learn how to:

Understand the basics of patents, including subject matter, novelty, and non-obviousness
Navigate the patent application and prosecution process, from provisional filings to global strategy
Distinguish between patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights—and when to use each
Avoid common pitfalls in IP ownership, assignment, and collaboration agreements
Prepare for potential IP litigation, including timelines and remedies
Align IP protection with FDA device classifications and regulatory requirements

Speaker(s):

Giordana Mahn, Fish & Richardson

Tyler Train, Fish & Richardson

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!

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INFO

Pres. Date: 10/8/2025
Course Time: 1:00 PM PT
Duration: 45 min.
Program Code: BCLT0057.2