D.C. Insiders Discuss How IP Reform Will Affect San Diego

In partnership with Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Effective intellectual property (IP) protection is essential to the survival of start-up companies.  Without strong IP protection, companies will fail to raise early stage funding and will be vulnerable to opportunistic and incumbent competitors.  Because the assertion of low quality patents can harm innovation by unwarranted litigation, the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) must issue high quality patents.

The U.S. Congress will soon be addressing our country’s current IP policies and debating the various approaches to patent reform. It is imperative that members of the San Diego business and entrepreneurial community remain informed on the latest news from Washington on this issue and the potentially far reaching implications for the local innovation economy.