Academic Research and Inventorship
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Location
Online
Date & Time
May 7, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Description
Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the National Academy of Inventors – University of Iowa Chapter for a virtual event on Academic Research and Inventorship.
This session will cover:
Patent protection limits
Patent application costs
Global considerations for academic research leading to invention disclosures and patent applications
Panelists will include:
Derris Banks, Regional Director, Midwest Elijah J. McCoy Regional Outreach Office, USPTO
Conrad Wong, IP Attache, Office of Policy and International Affairs, USPTO
Sarah Sapouckey, Ph.D., Licensing Associate, University of Iowa Research Foundation and Vice President, National Academy of Inventors – University of Iowa Chapter
Kari Kozak, Director, Lichtenberger Engineering Library, University of Iowa
Charlie Damschen, President, Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) and Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Iowa
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the patent process and how it intersects with academic research.
For questions on this event, email midwest@uspto.gov.
