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Intellectual Property

WPI Medical Device Emerging Leader Program

WPI Corporate and Professional Education is partnering with industry professionals to deliver an educational program that promotes cross-functionality among professionals within the medical device industry.  This program will give employees the opportunity to work with industry experts from several key areas of the business.  They will be able to choose from thirteen modules to determine the most appropriate “track” of five to meet their professional needs.  Relevant case studies will be included to demonstrate the benefit and necessity of cross-functionality.

Key points addressed within this session:

  1. Coordinated Use of Intellectual Property Protection to Advance Strategic Goals
  2. Patents: Basic Principles and Best Practices
  3. Trade Secret: Identification, Protection, and Enforcement
  4. Trademark Registration, Usage, and Policing
  5. Copyright Protection
  6. Licensing of Intellectual Property

Other program topics that overlap with main topic:

Instructor

Roger P. Zimmerman

Attorney
Mirick, O’Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP

Roger Zimmerman is involved in various aspects of patent practice, including client counseling, licensing, and agreements; and preparation and prosecution of U.S. and international patent applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology fields.  He has 13years’ experience in intellectual property law, and over 30 years in teaching.  He received a BS in biological sciences from the University of Illinois, and MS and doctorate degrees in biology from Yale University, postdoctoral training at Harvard University, and a juris doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is co-chair of the Intellectual Property Committee of the Worcester County Bar Association.

Program Tracks

Participants select one of the following tracks that align with their professional needs.  Individual workshop topics are noted under each track.  Note that you can customize a track if you prefer.  Completion of five workshops will earn you a WPI Medical Device Emerging Leader Certificate.

Dates, Locations, and CRNs

TBD
Best Western TLC Hotel, Waltham, MA
Waltham, MA 02453
CRN 26949 MDE013
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Schedule and Fees

Workshops will be held once a month.  Participate each month that your selected workshop is offered.

Time:  8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee:  $795 per workshop *
* Subsequent registrations from the same company, for the same workshop, is $715 per person

For more information or to register, please contact Corporate and Professional Education at +1-508-831-5517, cpe@wpi.edu.

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