JUJAMA - Agenda

Feb 20, 2022

07:00 AM - 06:00 PM CDT	AUTM Registration Location: Chemin Royale, First Floor
07:00 AM - 06:00 PM CDT	Contemplation Room Location: Norwich, Third Floor
07:00 AM - 06:00 PM CDT	Nursing Room Location: Warwick, Third Floor
07:30 AM - 04:00 PM CDT	AUTM Marketing Course (additional fee, lunch included, seating limited) Before you can discuss a patent with an inventor or negotiate a license for a technology, you need to engage your audiences to start the conversation about your services and inventions. Branding and marketing are all about jump-starting these conversations. Through the AUTM Marketing Course, you’ll learn about results-driven marketing strategies and tactics that you can start applying right away. In this one-day, intensive session, instructors cover a full-range of topics, including What are branding and marketing? How are they different and how can you use them to advance your goals? What are strategies and tactics for branding your technology transfer office? What are useful, proven methods for marketing your technology portfolio? What are ways to position and market the full range of your institution’s unique assets? How can you maximize the effectiveness of your marketing efforts, from planning to assessing results? Through presentations, case studies and hands-on group work, you will return to your office with new skills, tools, and ideas to help accomplish your organization’s goals. Registered attendees can view course materials here. Location: Jackson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Sara Dagen, University of Florida; Jacqueline J. Greene, PCM® (she/her), University of Kentucky; Chadwick Riggs, St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Paul Tumarkin, University of Arizona
07:30 AM - 04:00 PM CDT	AUTM Startup Business Development Course (additional fee, lunch included, seating limited) Start-ups are vehicles through which university innovations can make a societal and economic impact. University decisions made before, during and after the formation of a start-up, however, can dramatically impact the potential for success – or failure. This course will guide the audience on how to optimize a start-up’s odds for success. Topics include facilities, grant and equity funding, mentors, programs, policies and ecosystems. This day of interactive speakers and panels is designed for both newcomers just starting out and veterans who want to scale their efforts for increased impact. Join us for content-rich topics and collaborative discussions to learn how you can effect change and support start-ups at your institution. Registered course attendees can access course materials here. Location: Royal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Mostafa Analoui, University of Connecticut; Kornelius Bankston, TECHPLUG; Paul Corson, University of Utah TVC; Doug Hockstad, University of Arizona; Richard Huebsch, University of Minnesota; Bruce Hunter, University of California Office of the President; Keith Marmer, University of Utah; Peter Melley, University of Utah; Nichole Mercier, Washington University in St Louis; Stephen Nappi, Temple University; Jim O'Connell, University of Florida; Todd Sherer, Emory University; Eric Smith, U A Center for Innovation; Teri Willey, Indiana University IURTC; Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, University of Utah PIVOT Center
07:30 AM - 04:00 PM CDT	AUTM Technology Valuation Course (additional fee, lunch included, seating limited) AUTM’s Licensing Valuation Course teaches the fundamental principles of how to construct the various financial terms that go into a license. The course examines concepts such as valuation versus pricing and risk, as well as a series of valuation methodologies, including cost, income, industry standards (comparables), rules of thumb, discounted cash flow and equity. The first segment concludes with a review of payment structures within a license and shows the financial flows under a typical academic-stage life sciences license.  The course goes on to focus on practical applications including case studies. The class is divided into groups to develop license term proposals for the discussion of two technologies. If you have, or will have, responsibility for negotiating licenses, or would like to learn more about the process, the Licensing Valuation Course is ideal. Attendees should have a basic familiarity with the structure and payment mechanisms used in a license and be proficient in web searching and Excel spreadsheets. As a prerequisite to the course, attendees will have access to the Licensing Valuation four-part webinar series, a $325 value, and be expected to watch these videos before the start of the course. Registered course attendees can access course handouts here. Location: Camp, Third Floor Speaker(s): Steven Ferguson, National Institutes of Health (NIH); Ruben Flores-Saaib, University of Southern California (USC); Michael Sharer, Texas AM University; Ashley Stevens, Focus IP Group, LLC; Debora Stewart, InvotexIP; Gayatri Varma, AstraZeneca
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	First Aid Room Location: Durham, Third Floor
01:00 PM - 06:00 PM CDT	AUTM Connect Help Desk The AUTM Connect Help Desk is located at the Registration Counter. Stop by to ask any questions. Location: Chemin Royale, First Floor
01:00 PM - 06:00 PM CDT	AUTM Connect Partnering Place Use AUTM Connect to meet up with registered attendees in the AUTM Connect Partnering. This is perfect for holding relaxed meetings or negotiations. Appointments can be made through the app leading up to and throughout the meeting. Hours: Sunday, Feb. 20, 1 - 6 PM Monday, Feb. 21, 7 AM - 5 PM Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7:30 AM - 5 PM Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: St. Charles Ballroom, Third Floor
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM CDT	First-time Attendee Briefing and Reception All meeting attendees are encouraged to attend this networking session focused on helping first-time attendees (or those who are relatively new) maximize the AUTM Annual Meeting experience by: facilitating connections with both new and experienced attendees early on in the conference and highlighting key meeting sessions and opportunities. Bring your business cards, grab a drink at the bar and join us for a fun, semi-structured networking experience. Location: Jefferson Ballroom, Third Floor
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM CDT	Fireside Chat Access Closed Captioning Alejandra Castillo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, will discuss the seven Economic Development Administration (EDA) investment priorities and the importance of federally funded research and technology transfer on advancing them. Location: Grand Ballroom, First Floor Speaker(s): Alejandra Castillo, EDA
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM CDT	Exhibit Hall Open Location: Grand Salon, First Floor
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM CDT	Booths, Bites & Bubbles (Exhibit Hall Reception) Start off the meeting with this reception for a first look at the Exhibit Hall. Connect with old friends and meet new attendees, exchange business cards and enjoy the refreshments at this networking event. Location: Grand Salon, First Floor

Feb 21, 2022

07:00 AM - 08:00 AM CDT	Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall Location: Grand Salon , First Floor
07:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT	Exhibit Hall Open Location: Grand Salon , First Floor
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	AUTM Connect Help Desk The AUTM Connect Help Desk is located at the Registration Counter. Stop by to ask any questions. Location: Chemin Royale , First Floor
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	AUTM Connect Partnering Place Use AUTM Connect to meet up with registered attendees in the AUTM Connect Partnering. This is perfect for holding relaxed meetings or negotiations. Appointments can be made through the app leading up to and throughout the meeting. Hours: Sunday, Feb. 20, 1 - 6 PM Monday, Feb. 21, 7 AM - 5 PM Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7:30 AM - 5 PM Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: St. Charles Ballroom, Third Floor
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	AUTM Registration Location: Chemin Royale, First Floor
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	Contemplation Room Location: Norwich, Third Floor
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	Nursing Room Location: Warwick, Third Floor
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT	Keynote Featuring Lt. General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.) Access Closed Captioning The General will highlight critical strategies of leadership and resilience to help you prepare, react and rebound from crisis. Location: Grand Ballroom, First Floor Speaker(s): Russel Honoré, LTG, US Army, Retired
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	First Aid Room Location: Durham, Third Floor
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CDT	Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall Location: Grand Salon , First Floor
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	Accounting 101 for Licensing Professionals: Why It’s Important for License Agreements You don't have to be a CPA, but every licensing executive should have a firm grasp of key accounting principles. In this session, we will cover the need-to-know basics of the income statement and balance sheet, and the most common accounting issues related to licensing. Topics to be discussed will include: royalty base calculation do's and don'ts, understanding key accounting principles and their differences, the financial statement versus license agreement accounting, accrual versus cash accounting, income statement revenue recognition rules and more. Moderator: Debora Stewart, InvotexIP, LLC Speaker: Kris Anton, InvotexIP, LLC Location: Canal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Kristen Anton, InvotexIP LLC; Debora Stewart, InvotexIP Moderator(s): Debora Stewart, InvotexIP
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	Bayh-Dole Act Proposed Changes In January 2021, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sought feedback on proposed changes to regulations to support the Bayh-Dole Act. Many institutions commented on the proposed updates (providing support, as well as requesting revisions to several of the suggested changes). In this session, we’ll reflect on the proposed changes and what they mean for federally funded inventions in the marketplace. Moderator: Taneashia Morrell, Salk Institute Location: Marlborough B, Second Floor Speaker(s): Taneashia Morrell, Salk Institute Moderator(s): Taneashia Morrell, Salk Institute
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	BioManufacturing is Sizzling Hot: Technologies will be in demand for the next 20 years Both industry and academic members of the NIIMBL Biomanufacturing Consortium will share their insight into the challenges and opportunities encountered when commercializing academic technology and improving the manufacture of biologic drugs in a post pandemic world. Moderator: Chris Yochim, Head of Business Development, NIIMBL Speakers: John Wilson: Director, Academic Liaison GSK Sharon Semones: Advisor, Venture Science, Academic Collaborations Eli Lilly & Company Gayatri Varma, Senior Director, Transactions, Oncology Business Development & Licensing, AstraZeneca Location: Fulton, Third Floor Speaker(s): Sharon Semones, Eli Lilly & Co; Gayatri Varma, AstraZeneca; Christopher Yochim, NIIMBL Moderator(s): Christopher Yochim, NIIMBL
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	Blockchain, NFTs and Universities: How to Navigate and Monetize Since the beginning of 2021, we’ve seen a resurgence of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. This once nascent market is now booming, with new "coins" and "tokens" being developed everyday. The use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have also become popular as a method for tracking and monetizing ownership interests in artwork, music, audio visual files, as well as tickets. In this session, we will provide tech transfer professionals with a ground floor explanation of what these technologies are, how they can be used and provide examples of real projects. Moderator: Charles R. Macedo, Partner, Amster, Rothstein and Ebenstein LLP Speakers: Mike Cohen, Director, Innovation Ecosytem Development, UC Berkley Patrick McLaren, Chief Operating Officer, Nifty Gateway Location: Jefferson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Mike Cohen, University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley); Charles Macedo, Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP Moderator(s): Charles Macedo, Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	Building Pre-Seed Funds for Your Startups This session explores pre-seed funds affiliated with universities, research centers and hospitals. Pre-seed funds provide critical capital, sometimes as low as $25,000, for early-stage startups. We will discuss financially viable models for pre-seed funds, including sources of capital and reasonable expectations for return on investment, an overview of pre-seed finance deal terms and the role of the tech transfer office. This session covers pre-seed funding from the perspective of smaller research institutes, where the economics and smaller number of startups might make developing a pre-seed fund more challenging. Moderator: Mark Billingsley, University of Alaska Fairbanks Speakers: Teri Willey, Indiana University IURTC Matt Rannals, UVA Licensing & Ventures Group Michael Rinkunas, University of Delaware Location: Magazine, Third Floor Speaker(s): Mark Billingsley, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Matthew Rannals, University of Virginia Licensing & Ventures Group; Mike Rinkunas, University of Delaware - Horn Entrepreneurship; Teri Willey, Indiana University IURTC Moderator(s): Mark Billingsley, University of Alaska Fairbanks
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	Career Development: A View into Current TTO Hiring Priorities With new recruiting emails and job postings appearing every week, it’s clearly a time of growth for many tech transfer offices at universities, academic medical centers and research institutions. In light of these opportunities, you may have questions about which skills, credentials, and work experiences are most valued by hiring teams. In this session, experts will discuss current hiring trends and share their views about the personal, educational, and professional qualities they look for when recruiting and hiring licensing professionals at all levels. In addition, we’ll discuss how to achieve a balance of skill sets and how to handle an increased need for specialists (Bayh-Dole compliance, license monitoring, and enforcement etc.) in larger offices. Moderator: Cheryl Junker, Dartmouth College Speakers: Glen Gardner, Gardner Innovation Search Partners Irene Abrams, Boston Children's Hospital Terry Bray, University of Pennsylvania Location: Jackson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Irene Abrams, Boston Children's Hospital; Terry Bray, University of Pennsylvania; Glen Gardner, Gardner Innovation Search Partners; Cheryl Junker, Dartmouth College Moderator(s): Cheryl Junker, Dartmouth College
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	Digitizing Paper Processes to Accelerate IP Commercialization and Streamline Operations Across universities, agreement processes are manual, error-prone and risky. Because of this, tech transfer teams face delays processing disclosures, patents and licensing agreements, mis-steps in negotiation, and manual reporting on quotas and agreement execution. This takes time away from what matters: supporting faculty and staff and bringing inventions to market. By joining us, you will learn: 1. How the DocuSign Agreement Cloud digitizes the end-to-end agreement lifecycle to build, negotiate, sign, and execute faster and increase transparency. 2. How Notre Dame’s IDEA Center has streamlined processes. 3. About what a digital agreement process looks like with one of our higher education solution engineers Speakers: Dane Davis, DocuSign Lauren Pickering, DocuSign Location: Parish, Third Floor Speaker(s): Lauren Pickering, DocuSign
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	How to Train Your Dragon (AKA Executive Leadership) "My boss just doesn’t understand what I do." Does this sound familiar? . Vice Presidents for Research (VPRs) traditionally have oversight for the technology transfer offices, but no official training for this role. Explaining patent or contract issues to enlist support can be challenging. And, training best practices and overall value can be a minefield. Interact with our panel while we discuss case studies, structures and war stories to shed light on this mysterious process. Moderator: Laura Savatski MBA, CLP, RTTP Technology Transfer Officer Versiti / Blood Research Institute Chair, AUTM -- The Leading Association in Technology Transfer Speakers: Joseph A. Whittaker, PhD Vice President for Research and Economic Development/Associate Provost Jackson State University Almesha L. Campbell, PhD Assistant Vice President for Research and Economic Development Jackson State University Sam Bentley, PhD Vice President for Research and Economic Development Louisiana State University Andrew Maas Associate Vice President for Research – Innovation & Ecosystem Development Louisiana State University Lisa Cassis, PhD Vice President for Research University of Kentucky Ian McClure Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Impact University of Kentucky Location: Camp, Third Floor Speaker(s): Almesha Campbell, Jackson State University; Lisa Cassis, University of Kentucky; Andrew Maas, Louisiana State University; Ian McClure, University of Kentucky; Laura Savatski, Versiti, Blood Research Institute Moderator(s): Laura Savatski, Versiti, Blood Research Institute
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	In Their Own Words: How TTOs Can Best Engage with Women Inventors More tech transfer offices are digging into the question of whether they are getting as many disclosures from female faculty as from male faculty, and finding that women are underrepresented. So, why are offices missing these potential disclosures, and how can we tweak our processes to engage these innovators? The AUTM Women Inventors SIG set out to answer this question through a survey answered by more than 160 women inventors. Join us to hear what we have learned and share best practices to ensure your office is aware of every innovation on campus. Moderator(s): Jennifer Gottwald, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) Speaker(s): Wayne Embree, Rev1 Ventures Richard Huebsch, University of Minnesota Tari Suprapto, Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle Kimberly Foster, Tulane University Location: Royal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Wayne Embree, Rev1 Ventures; Kimberly Foster, Tulane University; Jennifer Gottwald, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF); Richard Huebsch, University of Minnesota; Adisetyantari Suprapto, Novo Nordisk Research Center Seattle Moderator(s): Jennifer Gottwald, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	Not All Distributions Are Created Equal On the face of it, revenue distributions seem to be basic math based on a predetermined policy. Plug in the percentages and the amounts received and...wait...what do you mean it isn't that straightforward? The inter-institutional agreement says what?! Are they an inventor or aren't they? When was that amendment effective? Join this roundtable discussion about all the little (and big) pieces involved in the revenue distribution process that may surprise you. We'll have time to discuss situations attendees have come across in their own offices. Whether it's a cautionary tale or a chance to brainstorm solutions, this will be a lively conversation. Moderator: Jen Folger, Michigan State University Location: Prince of Wales, Second Floor Speaker(s): Jen Folger, Michigan State University Moderator(s): Jen Folger, Michigan State University
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	Updates from Across the Pond: Getting Up to Speed on European IP Law This one-stop-shop session on European IP developments since 2020, will address important matters taken up at the European Patent Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (which handles European designs and trademarks), as well as important IP-related decisions from the European Court of Justice. Moderator: Robert Alderson, Berggren Inc Speakers: Rosie Burbidge, Gunnercooke LLP Mariella Massaro, Berggren Oy Volker Mergel, Patent Consult Location: Commerce, Third Floor Speaker(s): Robert Alderson, Berggren Oy; Rosie Burbidge, Gunnercooke LLP; Mariella Massaro, Berggren Oy; Volker Mergel, patentConsult Moderator(s): Robert Alderson, Berggren Oy
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT	Using Data to Tell Compelling Stories We use data to compare and track performance and production. We report data to let others know how we’re doing. But do we tell a story with our data? For many people, numbers are just that —numbers. However, those numbers tell a story about our technologies, innovators, research and institutions. And we should endeavor to tell those stories. Join us to learn how to tell the compelling stories behind all those numbers. Moderator: Jacqueline Greene, PCM® (she/her), University of Kentucky Location: Marlborough A, Second Floor Speaker(s): Jacqueline J. Greene, PCM® (she/her), University of Kentucky Moderator(s): Jacqueline J. Greene, PCM® (she/her), University of Kentucky
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM CDT	Exhibit Hall Closed
12:15 PM - 01:00 PM CDT	Attendee Lunch Location: Grand Ballroom, First Floor
12:15 PM - 01:45 PM CDT	Sponsor Lunch (by invitation) Location: River, Riverside Complex, Second Floor
12:15 PM - 01:45 PM CDT	TTO Director's Lunch (by invitation) Attendance at this luncheon is limited to Annual Meeting attendees who are AUTM Members and TTO Directors. RSVP's are no longer being collected. If you have questions about this event, please contact Sammi Spiegel (sspiegel@autm.net) Location: Churchill, Second Floor
01:00 PM - 01:45 PM CDT	Dessert Reception in the Exhibit Hall Location: Grand Salon , First Floor
01:00 PM - 06:30 PM CDT	Exhibit Hall Open Location: Grand Salon , First Floor
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Innovation As awareness grows of the importance of diversity and inclusion, many organizations are exploring how to build impactful programs to attract and support underrepresented inventors. Through case studies on multicultural innovation labs and accelerator programs in industry, academia and regional innovation hubs, this session will provide guidance on addressing structural inequities that contribute to underrepresentation and provide practical nuts and bolts advice about what it takes to start and grow effective programs. The session will also highlight emerging best practices that are achieving success by breaking down barriers and closing gaps in knowledge building, access to innovation networks and funding. Moderator: Karen Maples, FutureForward Speakers: Marc Sedam, NYU Langone Health Lisa Mueller, Casimir Jones Aileen Dingus, Tech Launch Arizona Kayla Meisner, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures Location: Fulton, Third Floor Speaker(s): Aileen Dingus, University of Arizona, Tech Launch Arizona; Karen Maples, MYUTIQ; KAYLA MEISNER, University of Kentucky; Lisa Mueller, Casimir Jones SC; Marc Sedam, NYU-LH Moderator(s): Karen Maples, MYUTIQ
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Entrepreneurship and Express Licenses Many university faculty members are interested in doing startups and often ask technology transfer offices for assistance. In order to maintain and encourage entrepreneurship on campus, universities offer favorable terms to the faculty startup using express licenses. Equity, royalties and patent reimbursement are typically included. In this session, panelists will discuss how universities are using these licenses, covering the difference in licensing terms between state and private universities, life sciences and physical sciences, and touching on those who do not offer such licenses. Moderator: Hemi Chopra, University of Maryland Speakers: Kelly Parsons, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Kenneth Porter, University of Maryland Fadwa Brady, Carnegie Mellon University Location: Royal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Fadwa Brady, CTTEC, Carnegie Mellon University; Hemi Chopra, University of Maryland; Kelly Parsons, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Kenneth Porter, University of Maryland Moderator(s): Hemi Chopra, University of Maryland
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Go with It: Administrative Processes and Work Flows Each of our offices is special. While we’re all in the business of technology transfer, the way we administer things, communicate with partners and even think about concepts can differ. Join this session ready to share your standard operating proceedures and workflows and learn how other offices tackle similar situations and agreements. Moderator: Eric See, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Location: Marlborough A, Second Floor Speaker(s): Eric See, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Moderator(s): Eric See, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Industry/Academia Connect and Collaborate: Part 1 Join the leaders of industry and academia to network and learn about early-stage technology acquisition opportunities. You’ll quickly learn what type of technologies industry partners seek and the best way to contact them. Meet representatives from the various companies presenting in this session. Industry Participants: Novo Nordisk A/S SignalChem GOJO Industries TechAccel MilliporeSigma Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Heat Biologics Abcam Location: Jefferson Ballroom, Third Floor
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Innovation Ops: Wellspring’s New System for Tech Transfer Tech Transfer has evolved from IP Management to Innovation Management. The modern TTO leverages artificial intelligence, system-to-system integrations, and real time dashboards for on-demand access to information. In this session, Dr. Lowe will demonstrate Wellspring’s latest software for technology transfer and innovation operations (“Innovation Ops”). Wellspring has invested multiple years and millions of dollars to build next-gen products that help institutions integrate all aspects of their innovation mission. We’ve continued to lead the industry in technology firsts, from the first marketing platform well over a decade ago to employing machine learning to identify licensing targets today. Speaker: Robert Lowe, Wellspring Location: Jackson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Robert Lowe, Wellspring
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Join Efforts to Add Innovation to Promotion and Tenure Considerations In 2020, more than 75 universities and national organizations approved recommendations recognizing innovation and entrepreneurial achievements among the criteria for higher education faculty promotion and tenure decisions. This session will examine the range of initiatives that universities have undertaken to include tech transfer in promotion and tenure (P&T) reviews in the time since the Promotion and Tenure – Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PTIE) Coalition approved its recommendations. Panelists will share their policies and techniques as well as present data on the impact of including tech transfer in P&T decisions at their institutions, including how it has impacted efforts for equity, diversity and inclusion. Moderator: Danielle McCulloch, Fuentek LLC Location: Marlborough B, Second Floor Speaker(s): Danielle McCulloch, Fuentek LLC Moderator(s): Danielle McCulloch, Fuentek LLC
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Patenting Artificial Intelligence Inventions Join us to discuss observations on the challenges in obtaining patents involving artifical intelligence (AI), recognized patterns about AI and its use in the world, balancing patenting AI technology and the rapidchanges in the field and where AI is going from here. Moderator: Hope Shimabuku, United States Patent and Trademark Office Speakers: George Chen, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP Charles Kim, USPTO Risto Miikkulainen, University of Texas at Austin Location: Commerce, Third Floor Speaker(s): George Chen, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP; Charles Kim, USPTO; Risto Miikkulainen, University of Texas at Austin; Hope Shimabuku, United States Patent and Trademark Office Moderator(s): Hope Shimabuku, United States Patent and Trademark Office
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	So Much Tech Marketing, So Little Time Technology transfer offices (TTO) come in all sizes, and while not every TTO has a dedicated marketing staff, most would agree that marketing is vital for getting technologies out into the world. Join us to hear from panelists at TTOs — with and without dedicated marketers — about what they do to promote their technologies and reach decision makers in industry. Moderator: Clifford Michaels, Georgia State University Speakers: Julien Brohan, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Elizabeth Garami, Florida International University Anne Spieth, Tech Launch Arizona - Tucson, AZ Location: Canal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Julien Brohan, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Elizabeth Garami, Florida International University; Clifford Michaels, Georgia State University; Anne Spieth, Tech Launch Arizona - Tucson, AZ Moderator(s): Clifford Michaels, Georgia State University
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	The Intersection of Social Impact Innovation, MSIs and a Diverse TTO In this session, you’ll hear about the panelists' experiences working with social impact innovations and how it is especially important at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). We’ll discuss policies and programs within the greater tech transfer ecosystem that include staffing a diverse, inclusive office and understanding how that diversity enhances entrepreneurship and the delivery of academic research, especially in high social impact sectors, as well as best practices for bringing high impact innovations to market. Moderator: Jonathan Gortat, University of Illinois at Chicago Speakers: Dan Benderly, Rutgers Office of Research Commercialization Almesha Campbell, Jackson State University Jeannette Tamayo, University of Illinois Chicago Location: Camp, Third Floor Speaker(s): Dan Benderly, Rutgers Office of Research Commercialization; Almesha Campbell, Jackson State University; Jonathan Gortat, University of Illinois at Chicago; Jeannette Tamayo, University of Illinois at Chicago Moderator(s): Jonathan Gortat, University of Illinois at Chicago
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	The True Cost of Startups Faculty Startups -- they are often a ruler by which we measure our success in tech transfer, but some flourish and others fail miserably. How do we manage the risk to ourselves? And are there steps we can take to help them succeed? Join us for a discussion and thought-provoking case studies highlighting the pitfalls and the resources your institution should have at the ready to support faculty startups and de-risk the activity for all those involved. These are the true costs of startups we don’t always consider! Speakers: Kathleen Havey, University of Colorado Boulder Rakhi Gibbons, University of Arizona Karen Bernard, UAB Research Foundation Location: Magazine, Third Floor Speaker(s): Karen Bernard, UAB Research Foundation; Rakhi Gibbons, University of Arizona; Kathleen Havey, University of Colorado Boulder
03:15 PM - 04:00 PM CDT	Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall Location: Grand Salon , First Floor
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	Accounting in Technology Transfer Offices Join us to discuss the accounting and finance issues we tackle in tech transfer offices. Topics will include distributions, accounts receivables, royalty sharing agreements, computer systems, equity holdings, interfacing with inventors and legal expenses. Your knowledge may help someone else tackle challenges and opportunities in their office. We‘ll share our ideas and promote our successes. Moderator: Sabrina Darnell, University of Kentucky Location: Marlborough A, Second Floor Speaker(s): Sabrina Darnell, University of Kentucky Moderator(s): Sabrina Darnell, University of Kentucky
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	Building and Growing Mentorship Networks to Improve Outcomes Even before the global pandemic, we needed more ways to meet the right person at the right time. But how do you create a formalized mentoring network to connect people? And how can you grow those networks to draw in the expertise and skills that your local environment needs? Our panel will share their institution’s structures. They’ll compare and contrast the needs of large, small, sophisticated and relatively newer communities, and explain how all of our ecosystems can generate greater impact. Moderator: James Deane, University of Oregon Speakers: Bruce Burgess, University of Arizona Mandy Gettler, University of Oregon Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, University of Utah PIVOT Center Location: Parish, Third Floor Speaker(s): Bruce Burgess, University of Arizona; James Deane, University of Oregon; Mandy Gettler, University of Oregon; Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, University of Utah PIVOT Center Moderator(s): James Deane, University of Oregon
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	Get the Latest on Tech Transfer Advocacy Issues 2021 was a remarkable year in many ways -- including that we heard more about the policies that guide thetech transfer profession from policymakers and the press. Attention is good, and a world-wide pandemic has given us opportunities to spread the word on how science and business can come together to quickly develop vaccines. A societal reckoning with diversity and equity is also amplifying our voices when we alk about eliminating demographic gaps in entrepreneurship and patenting. Join this session to hear a lively discussion about the latest hot topics in tech transfer policy, and bring your questions and comments, too! Moderator: Mike Waring, Waring Federal Strategies Speakers: Holly Fechner, Covington and Burling Angela Kujak, UCLA Technology Development Group Fred Reinhart, University of Massachusetts System Location: Commerce, Third Floor Speaker(s): Angela Kujak, UCLA Technology Development Group; Fred Reinhart, University of Massachusetts System
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	Industry/Academia Connect and Collaborate: Part 2 Join the leaders of industry and academia to network and learn about early-stage technology acquisition opportunities. You’ll quickly learn what type of technologies industry partners seek and the best way to contact them. Meet representatives from the various companies presenting in this session. Industry Participants: HealX Becton Dickinson (BD) Chiesi USA Eli Lilly MTI Biotech Novartis ForgeBiologics Location: Jefferson Ballroom, Third Floor
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	Measuring What Matters: Incorporating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Data into TTO Metrics Universities will not have balanced representation until they approach diversity like any other priority — with clear metrics to understand the gaps and targeted interventions to fix them. Adding equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) data to tech transfer office metrics will enable institutions to begin this process and reap the rewards of equal representation. This session will explore the practicalities of incorporating EDI data into TTO metrics. Panelists will discuss the logistics of acquiring the data and securing the buy-in of university administrators We’ll also explore the potential implications of setting metric goals. Attendees will gain insights on the latest trends and best practices in gathering and incorporating EDI data and then translating metrics into action. Moderator: Laura Schoppe, Fuentek LLC Speakers: Forough Ghahramani, Edge Anne Hall, University of Minnesota Location: Royal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Forough Ghahramani, Edge; Anne Hall, University of Minnesota; Laura Schoppe, Fuentek LLC Moderator(s): Laura Schoppe, Fuentek LLC
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	Patenting Antibodies in the US and Europe after Amgen v. Sanofi Over the last 10 years, the Federal Circuit has tightened the written description requirements for the patenting of antibodies. Recently, in the Amgen v. Sanofi cases, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled on the written description requirement for claims directed to a genus of antibodies. The same issues have also been decided on by the European Patent Office Board of Appeal in a Sanofi et al v. Amgen decision In this session, we will compare and contrast the requirements for patenting antibodies in the U.S. and Europe and provide practical tips on how possible patent strategies to increase the likelihood of obtaining meaningful patent coverage in both of these jurisdictions. Moderator: Kevin Cranman, Modiano & Partners Speakers: Lisa Mueller, Casimir Jones SC Stefan Weisgerber, Modiano & Partners Location: Camp, Third Floor Speaker(s): Kevin Cranman, Modiano & Partners; Lisa Mueller, Casimir Jones SC; Stefan Weisgerber, Modiano & Partners Moderator(s): Kevin Cranman, Modiano & Partners
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	Plant Licensing and Intellectual Property Protection This session is a great opportunity for open discussion among colleagues of topics unique to plant variety licensing and intellectual property protection. Join the discussion and network with your peers that work with plant-related subject matter. Moderator: Janie Hurley, Texas A&M University System Location: Marlborough B, Second Floor Speaker(s): Janie Hurley, Texas A&M University System Moderator(s): Janie Hurley, Texas A&M University System
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	Your Office's Bayh-Dole Ecosystem and New iEdison Reveal Bayh-Dole Act compliance and iEdison reporting involves and affects more than just the person tasked with entering the information. In this session, we’ll discuss what each person in your ecosystem needs to know about Bayh-Dole, their role in your compliance program, updates on the progress of the proposed regulatory changes, and an unveiling of the newly designed iEdison system. Speaker: Bethany Loftin, National Institute of Standards and Technology Location: Jackson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Bethany Loftin, National Institute of Standards and Technology
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM CDT	Industry/Academia Connect and Collaborate Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall Join us at the reception where you can meet with the industry partners and make solid connections for the future. Relax with friends and colleagues, and expand your network while mingling with representatives from the presenting companies. Industry Participants: Abcam Becton Dickinson (BD) Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Chiesi USA Eli Lilly ForgeBiologics GOJO Industries HealX Heat Biologics MilliporeSigma MTI Biotech Novartis Novo Nordisk A/S SignalChem TechAccel Location: Grand Salon, First Floor
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM CDT	Opening Reception Kick off the Annual Meeting in style. The Opening Reception is a great place to start networking and make new friends. Bring plenty of business cards! Location: Grand Ballroom, First Floor

Feb 22, 2022

07:00 AM - 08:30 AM CDT	Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Continental Breakfast (RSVP required, seating limited) Location: Churchhill, Second Floor Speaker(s): Lecresha Sewell, Melanated Healthcare
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM CDT	Attendee Continental Breakfast Location: Chemin Royal Foyer, First Floor
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM CDT	AUTM Central Region Breakfast (by invitation) Location: St. James, Third Floor
07:30 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	AUTM Connect Help Desk The AUTM Connect Help Desk is located at the Registration Counter. Stop by to ask any questions. Location: Chemin Royale, First Floor
07:30 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	AUTM Connect Partnering Place Use AUTM Connect to meet up with registered attendees in the AUTM Connect Partnering. This is perfect for holding relaxed meetings or negotiations. Appointments can be made through the app leading up to and throughout the meeting. Hours: Sunday, Feb. 20, 1 - 6 PM Monday, Feb. 21, 7 AM - 5 PM Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7:30 AM - 5 PM Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: St. Charles Ballroom, Third Floor
07:30 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	AUTM Registration Location: Chemin Royale, First Floor
07:30 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	Contemplation Room Location: Norwich, Third Floor
07:30 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	Nursing Room Location: Warwick, Third Floor
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	First Aid Room Location: Durham, Third Floor
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM CDT	Curveballs: Overcoming the Unexpected in TT Operations Sometimes the trickiest situations lead to the best stories. Join a panel of experienced operations professionals as they share tales of strength, determination, ingenuity, and not a small amount of stubbornness. Our collective operations community is always good for an illuminating story or two to help us approach challenges. Attendees will have an opportunity to present challenges that they’re facing. Moderator: Eric See, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Speakers: Khera Douglass, KLD Enterprises Mandy Gettler, University of Oregon Kyle Hanna, University of Chicago Todd Sigler, Sigler Forensic Accounting LLP Location: Jackson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Khera Douglass, KLD Enterprises, LLC; Mandy Gettler, University of Oregon; Kyle Hanna, University of Chicago; Eric See, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Todd Sigler, Sigler Forensic Accounting LLP Moderator(s): Eric See, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM CDT	Funding Technology Commercialization Through Public-Private Partnerships Cash-strapped technology transfer offices (TTOs) face difficult decisions when it comes to choosing invention disclosures that will become the subject of a patent filing. Much of the time, the decision hinges on whether the TTO’s budget has sufficient funds to pay for the preparation of a patent application. A public-private partnership (P3) model can be used in many instances to provide a university TTO with a funding source for its commercialization activities. Moderator: Lekha Gopalakrishnan, Winstead PC Speakers: Monique Kuykendoll Quarterman, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KSTC) Jeff Nydegger, Winstead Ruben Rathnasingham, Dell Medical School at UT Austin Pallavi Shah, Mobity Location: Commerce, Third Floor Speaker(s): Lekha Gopalakrishnan, Winstead PC; Monique Kuykendoll Quarterman, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KSTC); Jeff Nydegger, Winstead; Ruben Rathnasingham, Dell Medical School at UT Austin; Pallavi Shah, Mobity Moderator(s): Lekha Gopalakrishnan, Winstead PC
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM CDT	Global Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Transfer What can the technology transfer community do to increase racial diversity and improve inclusion? This panel will address three areas of focus for 'Global Equality Diversity and Inclusion in Technology Transfer' (GEDITT): Access to resources (toolkits, existing groups, understanding the nature of the challenge), inputs (what can be done inside your organization?) and outputs (we transfer knowledge and technologies that have impacts around the world, and innovation, by its nature, challenges the status quo. We must find the stories of success and tell them). Join us. Moderator: Anji Miller PhD CLP RTTP (She/Her), LifeArc Speakers: Timothy Boyle, ANSTO Natalie Cozier, UK Research and Innovation Clovia Hamilton, PhD JD, LLM, MBA Tom Hockaday, Technology Transfer Innovation Fabiola Moreno, Binghamton University Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Partnerships Location: Royal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Timothy Boyle, ANSTO; Natalie Cozier, UK Research and Innovation; Clovia Hamilton, Clovia Hamilton, PhD JD, LLM, MBA; Tom Hockaday, Technology Transfer Innovation; Anji Miller, LifeArc; Fabiola Moreno, Binghamton Universiry Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Partnerships Moderator(s): Anji Miller, LifeArc
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM CDT	Industry Open Mic Roundtable In this informal setting, we’ll discuss using venture as a feeder for deals, and walk through the deal cycle from identification to agreement execution (from an industry perspective). Moderator: Sharon Semones, Eli Lilly & Co Location: Marlborough B, Second Floor Speaker(s): Sharon Semones, Eli Lilly & Co Moderator(s): Sharon Semones, Eli Lilly & Co
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM CDT	IP in Spinouts, Startups and Acquisitions Each year, 472 million entrepreneurs around the world attempt to open 100 million new businesses. Many of these startups lean heavily on new technology. For example, more than half of new businesses are expected to be running on the Internet of Things. This panel will explore intellectual property considerations in acquiring, spinning-off,and starting-up new businesses running on new tech. A playbook will be provided for each stage of the transaction, e.g. technology development, strategy, diligence, negotiation, agreement, integration, maintenance and exit. Moderator: Christopher Turoski, University of Minnesota Speakers: DJ Nag, InnovAito, LLC Svetlana Shtrom, University of Central Florida Location: Magazine, Third Floor Speaker(s): DJ Nag, InnovAito, LLC; Svetlana Shtrom, University of Central Florida; Christopher Turoski, University of Minnesota Moderator(s): Christopher Turoski, University of Minnesota
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM CDT	Managing Risks With Foreign Partnerships Federal governments north and south of the border are imposing greater scrutiny and institutional requirements on federally funded research partnerships with international entities in response to concerns about risks to national security and foreign interference. What are the implications for university tech transfer activities and the research enterprise? Join this panel of tech transfer and security professionals as they discuss how they manage the potential risks of foreign partnerships while ensuring our institutions continue to maximize the benefits of collaborative research opportunities for our stakeholders. Moderator: Andrew Maas, Louisiana State University Speaker: Tam Dao, Federal Bureau of Investigation Darren Fast, University of Manitoba Rebecca Keiser, National Science Foundation Location: Fulton, Third Floor Speaker(s): Tam Dao, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Darren Fast, University of Manitoba TTO; Rebecca Keiser, National Science Foundation; Andrew Maas, Louisiana State University Moderator(s): Andrew Maas, Louisiana State University
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM CDT	Marketing Tech in the "New Normal" The dramatic increase in remote work over the last two years has made videoconferencing and other virtual tools more popular. This trend should be leveraged to access new audiences and cost-effective marketing opportunities for TTOs. Leveraging and expanding on insights and feedback gathered from tech transfer professionals and industry representatives, this session will share evolving strategic approaches for more effective technology marketing. We'll cover what industry says works and doesn't work, and we’ll offer some fresh ideas for increasing the reach and impact of your communications materials. Moderator: Becky Stoughton, Fuentek LLC Speakers: Jim Baker, Michigan Technological University Michael Morley, Michigan Technological University Location: Parish, Third Floor Speaker(s): Jim Baker, Michigan Technological University; Michael Morley, Michigan Technological University; Becky Stoughton, Fuentek LLC Moderator(s): Becky Stoughton, Fuentek LLC
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM CDT	Small but Mighty: A Small Office Support Group In this session, we’ll discuss resources you can acquire for your small office "tool belt," and how to make the most of your limited budget. This is the perfect place to meet your peers, start a network and get your questions answered. Come one, come small! Moderator: Ellen MacKay, Lakehead University Location: Marlborough A, Second Floor Speaker(s): Ellen MacKay, Lakehead University Moderator(s): Ellen MacKay, Lakehead University
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM CDT	The Blockchain as a Means for Technology Transfer In this panel, we’ll discuss IBM's strategy to tokenize its intellectual property (IP) into digital assets, how this strategy could be used to create new markets, and whether such strategies can be used by universities to provide greater access and increased transactions to their IP. Moderator: Ruben Flores-Saaib, University of Southern California (USC) Speakers: Eric Sophir, Foley & Lardner LLP Jonas Block, IPwe Ashley Stevens, Focus IP Group Location: Jefferson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Jonas Block, IPwe, Inc.; Ruben Flores-Saaib, University of Southern California (USC); Eric Sophir, Foley & Lardner LLP Moderator(s): Ruben Flores-Saaib, University of Southern California (USC)
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM CDT	Thinking Beyond Bayh-Dole The existing Bayh-Dole statutory framework is more than 40 years-old. While it has been unquestionably successful, the issue remains whether significant modifications or upgrading are needed to address 21st Century realities. This concern has been heightened in the wake of the pandemic by the intense focus on the drug development process and the role played by federally funded research. It is likely this focus will continue, and could lead to statutory or regulatory changes. Our panel will discuss these issues, recent trends and challenges, including increased activity associated with licensing "soft" (not formally protected) intellectual property. Moderator: Robert Hardy, Council on Governmental Relations Speakers: Walter Copan, Colorado School of Mines Maryann Feldman, Consultant Kelly Sexton, University of Michigan Location: Camp, Third Floor Speaker(s): Walter Copan, Colorado School of Mines; Maryann Feldman, Maryann Feldman; Robert Hardy, Council on Governmental Relations; Kelly Sexton, University of Michigan Moderator(s): Robert Hardy, Council on Governmental Relations
08:30 AM - 09:45 AM CDT	Understanding the Implications of LLCs The trend is clear. Most startups are being formed as limited liability companies (LLCs) instead of corporations. Taking an equity position in an LLC, however, brings a whole new level of complexity to an equity license transaction for universities and research institutions. Yet most universities don’t fully understand the potential consequences of holding membership interests in LLCs. Join us to hear a panel of experienced deal junkies -- from the TTO and in-house and outside counsel -- explain the business, organizational, legal and tax ramifications of doing equity license transactions with LLCs. Moderator: Christopher Wright, McCausland Keen & Buckman Speaker: Esther Eagan, University at Buffalo Location: Canal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Esther Eagan, University at Buffalo; Christopher Wright, McCausland Keen & Buckman Moderator(s): Christopher Wright, McCausland Keen & Buckman
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM CDT	Exhibit Hall Open Location: Grand Salon, First Floor
09:45 AM - 10:30 AM CDT	Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall Location: Grand Salon, First Floor
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT	Plenary Session – Perspectives from the Far Side of the Moon Access Closed Captioning They say hindsight is 20/20. That's why stepping out of tech transfer and looking back in can offer a valuable view. This general session event will focus on the insights gained by panelists who were once TTO leaders and now work on the outside to help others succeed. We all know that discussions between academia and industry often end up being more prolonged, antagonistic, and complicated than necessary. This results not only in higher transaction costs, but in delays around getting the deal done — or failure to do so at all. When you consider that many of these innovations could one day save lives, it’s easy to see that the fallout goes well beyond the economic. Moderator: Ian McClure, University of Kentucky Panelists: Gaylene Anderson, Boehringer Ingelheim Katharine Ku, Wilson Sonsini Kirsten Leute, Osage Universty Partners Gayatri Varma, AstraZeneca Teri Willey, IU Ventures Location: Grand Ballroom, First Floor Speaker(s): Gaylene Anderson, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals; Katharine Ku, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Kirsten Leute, Osage University Partners; Ian McClure, University of Kentucky; Gayatri Varma, AstraZeneca; Teri Willey, Indiana University IURTC Moderator(s): Ian McClure, University of Kentucky
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM CDT	Central Region Planning Committee Lunch (by invitation) Location: Quarterdeck A, Riverside Complex, Second Floor
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM CDT	Eastern Region Planning Committee Lunch (by invitation) Location: Quarterdeck B, Riverside Complex, Second Floor
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM CDT	Lunch on your own
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM CDT	Western Region Planning Committee Lunch (by invitation) Location: Quarterdeck C, Riverside Complex, Second Floor
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Creative Works Licensing: Best Practices and Case Studies At last year's AUTM Annual Meeting, there were loud calls for tech transfer offices(TTOs) to do more to reach outside traditional university tech transfer targets. Creative works licensing, which focuses on works protectable under intellectual property mechanisms beyond the patent -- like copyright and trademarks, --has the power to expand TTO portfolios, include more diverse innovators and be an engine for economic growth and community impact. Join us to hear from licensing professionals who have practical knowledge of this space both in the US and globally. Moderator: Beth Sheckler, University of New Hampshire Speakers: Mark Mann, Mark Mann OÜ Giovanni Tata, Brigham Young University Location: Canal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Mark Mann, Mark Mann OÜ; Beth Sheckler, University of New Hampshire; Giovanni Tata, Brigham Young University Moderator(s): Beth Sheckler, University of New Hampshire
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Culture is King: Recruiting and Managing a Team in a New Remote World Leading in a pandemic requires proactive consideration of culture building and maintenance. The shift to remote work has created new challenges and opportunities for TTO offices. This session will cover hot topics including talent recruiting and internal office issues that have come to light in the wake of the pandemic and creating an environment for employees to find work life balance. We will discuss the resignation revolution and how to maintain your top talent and highlight tips for hiring a diverse workforce and keeping your office fresh and engaged. Join us for what is sure to be a lively discussion. Moderator: Ian McClure, University of Kentucky Speakers: Alice Li, Cornell University Jim O'Connell, University of Florida Kelly Sexton, University of Michigan Location: Jefferson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Alice Li, Cornell University; Ian McClure, University of Kentucky; Jim O'Connell, University of Florida; Kelly Sexton, University of Michigan Moderator(s): Ian McClure, University of Kentucky
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Data Licensing: Policies, Practices and Procedures Data licensing to commercial entities represents a new challenge for university tech transfer offices. The licensing of data collected on human subjects can be relatively complex to manage and implement. For licensing of data, the laws and regulations relating to ownership, consent and privacy must be navigated. There are also issues related to intellectual property (IP) protection, dilligence, licensing terms, control, licensee's rights and royalty distribution. While universities have well-established IP policies in place for the licensing of patents and copyrights, data licensing policies are still nascent. As more institutions aim to be good stewards of their data, this session explores well-considered institutional policies, practices and procedures for data licensing. Moderator: Dinesh Divakaran, Sensyne Health PLC Location: Marlborough A, Second Floor Speaker(s): Dinesh Divakaran, Sensyne Health plc Moderator(s): Dinesh Divakaran, Sensyne Health plc
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	How to Measure and Communicate Your Impact and Value This session provides examples from around the globe of effectively measuring and communicating the impact and value of knowledge/technology transfer. Learn how to get this message out to your different audiences. Take notes — you’ll want to update your communication programs after this session. Moderator: John Fraser, Burnside Development & Associates, LLC Location: Marlborough B, Second Floor Speaker(s): John Fraser, Burnside Development & Associates, LLC Moderator(s): John Fraser, Burnside Development & Associates, LLC
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Mend Your Net: Get It in SHAPE to Capture Non-STEM Innovations Do you suspect you’re missing many innovations from the quiet, non-STEM corners of your campus? Or your institution has specialty disciplines that are quite strong, but no one has talked to the innovators about their work? Well, to catch those non-STEM innovations, you need to mend your net and get it into SHAPE (Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts for People and the Economy)! You think tech transfer is hard? Try SHAPE transformation. This session touches on the unique SHAPE challenges in researcher engagement, gap funding and raising investment capital in those non-STEM areas. We’ll also showcase successful projects in social sciences, humanities and arts ,as well as the innovative tools to get your non-STEM program into SHAPE. Moderator: David Ai, London School of Economics and Political Science Speakers: Julia Black, LSE (London School of Economics) and the British Academy Melanie Knetsch, ESRC (Economics & Social Research Council, a UK government agency) Imelda Oropeza, Stanford University Serenity Wright, University of Kentucky Location: Fulton, Third Floor Speaker(s): David Ai, London School of Economics and Political Science; Melanie Knetsch, Economic and Social Research Council; Serenity Wright, University of Kentucky Moderator(s): David Ai, London School of Economics and Political Science
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Murphy's Laws of Technology Transfer Our "Murphy's Laws of Technology Transfer" serve as an entertaining framework for a series of case studies— from IP management and invention marketing to license negotiation and post-license management. If you’re new to the profession or a seasoned veteran, you’ll pick up tips on how to be successful in our often complex field. Moderator: Sadhana Chitale, NYU-LH Speakers: Colm Lawler, Partners HealthCare Hassan Naqvi, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Location: Magazine, Third Floor Speaker(s): Sadhana Chitale, NYU-LH; Colm Lawler, Partners HealthCare; Hassan Naqvi, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Moderator(s): Sadhana Chitale, NYU-LH
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM CDT	Starting a Company 101 In this session, we will focus on the basics of spinning out an academic startup and how you can help your investigators commercialize university technologies. Join us. Moderator: Timothy Martin, North Carolina State University Speakers: Erika Bechtold, Harvard/Wyss Emanuel Stockman, Osage University Partners Location: Camp, Third Floor Speaker(s): Erika Bechtold, Harvard/Wyss; Timothy Martin, North Carolina State University; Emanuel Stockman, Osage University Partners Moderator(s): Timothy Martin, North Carolina State University
02:00 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	AUTM Managing Influences in Negotiations Course (additional fee, seating limited) Licensing professionals are subject to many internal and external pressures influencing their ability to negotiate effectively. This course examines sources of these influences and addresses ways to minimize their effect or to use them to one’s advantage in the course of negotiations. This course begins with attendees introspectively exploring their own negotiation style and identifying their personal strengths and weaknesses. Organization spheres of influence are examined to understand the goals and expectations of various stakeholders (senior leadership, supervisors, colleagues, inventors and the local business community), with an eye towards balancing orthogonal stakeholder interests in the course of a negotiation. The course concludes with understanding the impact of stress and emotion on negotiations. This course is intended to empower those that negotiate regularly, regardless of experience level. The Managing Influences in Negotiations Course is part of AUTM’s highly acclaimed 4-part series of presentations designed to enhance your negotiation skills, build your confidence in preparing for negotiations and executing winning negotiation strategies. This course is intended to empower those that negotiate regularly, regardless of experience level. Prior participation in other courses presented in AUTM’s Negotiation Workshop Series is not required. Registered course attendees can access course materials here. Location: Jackson Ballroom, Third Floor Speaker(s): Alan Bentley, Vanderbilt University; Hina Mehta, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corp.; Brian Shedd, University of Texas Permian Basin; Ray Wheatley, UT Southwestern Medical Cente
03:15 PM - 04:00 PM CDT	Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall Location: Grand Salon, First Floor
04:00 PM - 05:15 PM CDT	How Your Database Can Help with Bayh-Dole Compliance Over the last few years, intellectual property databases, like Inteum and Sophia, have improved the compliance process and made it easier to manage your reportable items into iEdison with the click of a button. Join us to learn more. Moderator: Sabrina Darnell, University of Kentucky Speakers: Karen Boghossian, Inteum Company LLC Carla Garic, Wellspring Worldwide Adrienne Padgett, University of Florida Location: Canal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Sabrina Darnell, University of Kentucky; Carla Garic, Wellspring Worldwide; Adrienne Pennell, University of Florida Moderator(s): Sabrina Darnell, University of Kentucky
04:00 PM - 05:15 PM CDT	Leadership Tips for New Technology Transfer Supervisors Congratulations on your promotion! What do you need to know as you move from doing the work to leading your team members as they do the work? What are the key points you should, and shouldn't, communicate? How do you give constructive feedback? A professional executive coach, together with experienced technology transfer directors, will discuss these questions and more. Moderator: Eric Ginsburg, University of Chicago Speakers: Amanda Sorensen, University of Michigan Brian McDonald, MOR Associates Location: Fulton, Third Floor Speaker(s): Eric Ginsburg, University of Chicago; Amanda Sorensen, University of Michigan Moderator(s): Eric Ginsburg, University of Chicago
04:00 PM - 05:15 PM CDT	Non-Patented Software Innovations: How to Protect and Extract Value This session brings together industry and academic thought leaders to discuss best practices and experiences around commercialization of non-patented software innovations. Join us to learn how to evaluate the innovations, support startups based on them and structure agreements to extract the maximum value. Moderator: George Chellapa, Northwestern University Speakers: Heather Buchta, Quarles & Brady LLP Laura Dorsey, University of Washington Robert Wooldridge, Carnegie Mellon University Location: Magazine, Third Floor Speaker(s): Heather Buchta, Quarles & Brady LLP; George Chellapa, Northwestern University; Laura Dorsey, University of Washington; Robert Wooldridge, Carnegie Mellon University Moderator(s): George Chellapa, Northwestern University
04:00 PM - 05:15 PM CDT	Outside Resources For Startup Acceleration Many tech transfer offices do not have the resources to support a full startup team. With academic startups being a major pathway for de-risking early stage technology, this places a significant hurdle for moving good projects down the development pathway. We have gathered a panel to discuss ways in which your office can assist academic startups in developing research collaborations for technology de-risking, accessing experienced executives to de-risking business models and programs that increase the probability of getting non-dilutive development funding. Moderator: Cory Acuff, University of Georgia Speakers: Eric Hartman, University of Kentucky Tim Martin, North Carolina State University Patrick Reynolds, National Security Innovation Network Location: Camp, Third Floor Speaker(s): Cory Acuff, University of Georgia; Eric Hartman, University of Kentucky; Timothy Martin, North Carolina State University; Patrick Reynolds, National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) Moderator(s): Cory Acuff, University of Georgia
04:00 PM - 05:15 PM CDT	Unlocking Social and Economic Impacts on Campus: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences In this session, we’ll discuss knowledge transfer initiatives and tools that are being utilized by leading research intensive universities in the US and UK to support the achievement of substantive social and economic impacts in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Moderator: Steven Schooling, University College London Speakers: Christoph Koller, Gorgen & Koller GmbH Marina Santilli, UCL Business Ltd Beth Sheckler, University of New Hampshire Tamara Wilgers, University of Missouri St Louis Location: Jefferson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Marina Santilli, UCL BUSINESS PLC; Steven Schooling, University College London; Beth Sheckler, University of New Hampshire; Tamara Wilgers, University of Missouri St Louis Moderator(s): Steven Schooling, University College London
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM CDT	RTTP Reception (by invitation) Have you already earned your RTTP? Join this celebration of those who have earned the globally recognized designation for the profession. Not an RTTP, but you’ve already invested in your career by taking educational courses and earning continuing education credits? Take the next step. Attend the RTTP Reception and learn how you can apply. Location: Churchill, Second Floor

Feb 23, 2022

07:30 AM - 03:30 PM CDT	AUTM Connect Help Desk The AUTM Connect Help Desk is located at the Registration Counter. Stop by to ask any questions. Location: Chemin Royale, First Floor
07:30 AM - 03:30 PM CDT	AUTM Connect Partnering Place Use AUTM Connect to meet up with registered attendees in the AUTM Connect Partnering. This is perfect for holding relaxed meetings or negotiations. Appointments can be made through the app leading up to and throughout the meeting. Hours: Sunday, Feb. 20, 1 - 6 PM Monday, Feb. 21, 7 AM - 5 PM Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7:30 AM - 5 PM Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: St. Charles Ballroom, Third Floor
07:30 AM - 03:30 PM CDT	AUTM Registration Location: Chemin Royale, First Floor
07:30 AM - 03:30 PM CDT	Contemplation Room Location: Norwich, Third Floor
07:30 AM - 03:30 PM CDT	Nursing Room Location: Warwick, Third Floor
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM CDT	First Aid Room Location: Durham, Third Floor
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM CDT	Coffee/Tea Service- Breakfast on your own Location: Third Floor
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT	Accessibility Technologies: Part of Your Social Innovation Strategy When we talk about diversity and inclusion, its not just about gender and race. People with disabilities are also underserved -- on two fronts: lack of support for innovations to address their needs and lack of support for innovators with disabilities. With the recent push towards social innovation in technology transfer, how can we make it easier for people with disabilities to live the lives they want using inventions designed specifically for their needs? In this session, you’ll learn how to engage innovators, assess technologies, and invest in intellectual property for societal benefit, even with uncertain market return. Moderator: Megan Aanstoos, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV) Speakers: Marie Mifsud, University of Malta Bruno Santos, INESC TEC Location: Commerce, Third Floor Speaker(s): Megan Aanstoos, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV); Marie Mifsud, University of Malta; Bruno Santos, INESC TEC Moderator(s): Megan Aanstoos, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV)
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT	Business Side of the License, Part I Explore the business issues of university patent licenses. Participate in a discussion of the business issues behind agreements and the various terms found in licenses and other agreements using real-world case studies. Bring your own cases for discussion by the panel and other attendees. Topics will include starting the business terms negotiation on the right foot and ending there as well, licensing to established companies vs. startups, the relationship between license fees, maintenance fees and royalty terms, when and how to set diligence terms, when and how to take equity in the licensee and milestone payments and control issues. Speakers: Abram Goldfinger, NYU-LH Jenna Matheny, UNHInnovation Location: Jackson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Abram Goldfinger, NYU-LH; Jenna Matheny, University of New Hampshire
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT	Cure Me, Baby: Marketing the Safety and Efficacy of Early-Stage Tech Universities are at the forefront of life sciences innovation, and it's important for technology transfer offices to market these innovations and their potential benefits to prospective licensees and the general public. Often accomplished through marketing summaries or “one-pagers”, approaches to communicating the safety and efficacy of drugs and medical devices ranges from narrow to highly prophetic. This panel will discuss these practices, outline important contractual, ethical and regulatory issues to consider and share best practices. You’ll walk away with so that your office can market its innovations and maximize impact more safely and effectively. Moderator: Kenneth Franklin, Georgia State University Speakers: Lynn Scott, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Carolina Wirth, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Kate Havey, University of Colorado Boulder Location: Fulton, Third Floor Speaker(s): Kenneth Franklin, Georgia State University; Kathleen Havey, University of Colorado Boulder Moderator(s): Kenneth Franklin, Georgia State University
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT	Emerging Trends in Technology Commercialization There is a growing trend in higher education to find new and improved platforms to commercialize technologies. One of these is the use of accelerators, incubators and public-private partnerships that take advantage of the local ecosystem and higher education infrastructure to develop technologies and companies. Our panel will provide insight into multiple platforms, relationships and business models that have been used successfully in both public and private universities. Panelists will share successes and best practices in developing internal and external facing platforms to grow and commercialize technology. Moderator: Scott Marty, Ballard Spahr LLP Speakers: Doug Hockstad, University of Arizona Keith Marmer, University of Utah Location: Parish, Third Floor Speaker(s): Doug Hockstad, University of Arizona; Keith Marmer, University of Utah; Scott Marty, Ballard Spahr LLP Moderator(s): Scott Marty, Ballard Spahr LLP
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT	Evolving Role of TTOs in Building University-Industry Partnerships In an ever-evolving functional role of academic technology transfer, most TTOs have advanced significantly beyond its singular activity of filing patents, executing licenses, and collecting royalties. Among the many responsibilities that TTOs have acquired in recent times, a significant one is in developing University-Industry partnerships to bolster innovation and create impact in their ecosystem. This session will highlight the topic by - defining the role, addressing novel ways of developing such partnerships, seeking opportunities to access funding, and resolving cultural issues. Moderator: Joy Goswami, University of Delaware Speakers: Alan Bentley, Vanderbilt University Chase Kasper, Clemson University Research Foundation Kenneth Porter, University of Maryland Location: Jefferson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Alan Bentley, Vanderbilt University; Joy Goswami, University of Delaware; Chase Kasper, Clemson University Research Foundation; Kenneth Porter, University of Maryland Moderator(s): Joy Goswami, University of Delaware
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT	It's a Two-Way Conversation: Industry Feedback and Engagement Metrics With industry as the interface to the market, the challenges that companies are working to address should guide the direction of research. Feedback from industry decision-makers and metrics to indicate their interest ensures tech transfer is not just a one-way conversation. In this session, a panel of decision-makers from industry and academia will share their experiences of utilising a ‘market pull’ to guide commercialisation, providing a new take on how tech transfer teams can make more informed decisions, secure success, and drive greater positive impact. Moderator: Alex Stockham, IN-PART Speakers: Pooja Bhayani, UCLA Technology Development Group Prabhpreet Gill, Princeton University Bruce Bloom, HealX David Lough, Chiesi USA Location: Royal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Pooja Bhayani, UCLA Technology Development Group; Bruce Bloom, Healx; Prabhpreet Gill, Princeton University; David Lough, Chiesi USA; Alex Stockham, IN-PART Moderator(s): Alex Stockham, IN-PART
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT	Litigating University IP: Challenges and Opportunities The goal of tech transfer is to move innovations from the university lab to the market through licenses. But what happens when a university’s invention becomes commercially successful without anyone taking a license? The revenue that should have flowed back to the university never comes in and students, faculty and taxpayers bear the cost. Our panel will cover recent trends in universities enforcing their intellectual property(IP), when it happens, and the specific challenges universities face when large companies use their IP without a license. In spite of the challenges, there are strategies universities can employ to get unwilling licensees to come to the table and enormous opportunities for them to support universities' broader missions. Moderator: Nicholas Matich, McKool Smith PC Speakers: James Elmer, St Jude Children's Research Hospital Jason Garr, University of Michigan Stacey Patterson, UT Research Foundation Location: Magazine, Third Floor Speaker(s): James Elmer, St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Nicholas Matich, McKool Smith PC; Stacey Patterson, UT Research Foundation Moderator(s): Nicholas Matich, McKool Smith PC
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT	Risk Analysis and Management: A Vital Key to Effective Office Management University tech transfer team members at various levels identify and handle risks in different ways. However, this is less effective without a structured risk management framework. Instituting a formal practice ensures conscious and focused risk identification and management; enhances operational effectiveness with the least amount of deviations or surprise; effectively communicates issues to all stakeholders; and acts as an effective team building tool. This session highlights the success of early risk identification and management with a presentation of the process followed at the Technology Commercialization Office at The Ohio State University. Moderator: Donald Taylor, Ohio State University Speakers: Andrew Maas, Louisiana State University Kelly Parsons, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Amanda Sorensen, University of Michigan Location: Camp, Third Floor Speaker(s): Andrew Maas, Louisiana State University; Kelly Parsons, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Amanda Sorensen, University of Michigan; Donald Taylor, Ohio State University Moderator(s): Donald Taylor, Ohio State University
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT	Roundtable Discussions: Table Talk Join and network with industry leaders in facilitated, interactive, roundtable discussions. Find the topic that matches your interests. Actively engage and brainstorm on relevant and diverse topics sure to appeal to a varied group of attendees. Moderator: Laura Savatski, Versiti, Blood Research Institute Location: Marlborough B, Second Floor Speaker(s): Laura Savatski, Versiti, Blood Research Institute Moderator(s): Laura Savatski, Versiti, Blood Research Institute
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT	Using Financial Resources: Insights from AUTM Data Research institutions incurred nearly $2.6 billion in patent expenses from 2012 through 2018, according to the AUTM Licensing Activity Survey. But less than half of those expenses were reimbursed. Analyzing the AUTM data reveals interesting commonalities and differences in performance. Insights from the data might also have universities consider retasking their financial resources to increase their licensing efficiency. We’ll discuss these trends as well as strategies for universities to maximize the impact of resources allocated to their TTOs. Moderator: Ray Wheatley, APIO Innovation Transfer Speakers: Michael Batalia, APIO Innovation Transfer Arundeep Pradhan, APIO Innovation Transfer Location: Canal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Michael Batalia, APIO Innovation Transfer; Arundeep Pradhan, APIO Innovation Transfer; Ray Wheatley, UT Southwestern Medical Cente Moderator(s): Ray Wheatley, UT Southwestern Medical Cente
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	A Plant License The anatomy of a plant license is different from that of a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or medical devices license. Different types of intellectual property protect plants so drafing associated licenses can be a challenge. The deal terms vary according to the type of license. Plants are a huge part of the earth’s ecosystem, and to understand how they grow, and eventually reach, the market is interesting. Panelists will cover these issues. Join this session and you may even learn how the soybean made it to our dinner plates. Moderator: Jill Link, McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC Speaker: Thomas Herlache, MSU Technolgies Brea Hutchcraft-May, Bayer Crop Science Jessica Stein, Cornell University Location: Fulton, Third Floor Speaker(s): Thomas Herlache, Michigan State University; Jill Link, McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC; Jessica Stein, Cornell University Moderator(s): Jill Link, McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	Biggest Surprises in Cross-Border Patent and IP Deals The session will cover key provisions that all cross-border agreements have in common. Examples of choice-of-law clauses and choice-of-forum provisions that unknowingly change the economics of a deal will be discussed. We’ll also consider areas of foreign mandatory law, which are most likely to surprise and override key provisions of technology transfer and intellectual property license agreements. Patent law differences in overseas jurisdictions, which affect cross-border transactions, will also be covered. Moderator: Joseph Snyder, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP Speakers: Siegmar Pohl, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP Byron Roberts, University of California, Davis (UC Davis) Location: Jefferson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Siegmar Pohl, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP; Byron Roberts, University of California, Davis (UC Davis); Joseph Snyder, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP Moderator(s): Joseph Snyder, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	Bio Startups: How to Finance and Sustain Incubator and Wet Lab Space The lack of wet lab research facilities across the country is well documented. Large bio and pharma companies can afford the time and expense of developing build-to-suit facilities. But bio entrepreneurs from universities and federal labs need “research ready” space to develop new technologies, respond to Small Business Innovation Research and other funding opportunities, and to pivot quickly on emerging research vectors. Join a discussion of national leaders who are focused on supporting local bio entrepreneurs. Explore how states, regions and institutions are supporting growth and sustainment of bio incubators and post-incubation space. Discover the role of subsidies, and whether for-profit incubators are a good fit. You’ll walk away with best practices from across the country. Moderator: Brian Darmody, University of Maryland Speakers: Kristopher Khalil, New Orleans BioInnovation Center Travis McCready, JLL Location: Royal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Brian Darmody, Association of University Research Parks; Kristopher Khalil, New Orleans BioInnovation Center; Travis McCready, JLL Moderator(s): Brian Darmody, Association of University Research Parks
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	Business Side of the License, Part II Participate in a discussion of the business issues behind agreements and the various terms found in licenses and other agreements using real-world case studies. This mini course is intended for intermediate and advanced licensing professionals. Bring your own cases for discussion by the panel and audience. Topics will include starting the business terms negotiation on the right foot and ending there as well; licensing to established companies vs. start-ups; the relationship between license fee, maintenance fees and royalty terms; when and how to set diligence terms; when and how to take equity in the licensee; and milestone payments and control issues. Speakers: Abram Goldfinger, NYU-LH Jenna Matheny, UNHInnovation Location: Jackson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Abram Goldfinger, NYU-LH; Jenna Matheny, University of New Hampshire
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	Fill the Funnel: Disclosure Quality and Engagement The university-based innovation pipeline spans a large swath — from research ideas to licensed technologies. While there is great emphasis on evaluating intellectual property, optimizing licensing terms, and sustaining an environment to support licensed spin-out companies, how do we invest in the "top of the funnel" where early-stage ideas converge into invention disclosures? Across many universities, more faculty could engage the innovation pipeline as measured by invention disclosure filing. Given the vast numbers of publications and grants, there is significant opportunity to increase faculty engagement in converting research findings into disclosures . This session offers tools to better engage and activate investigators currently sitting on the sidelines, and to help them translate their ideas into an invention disclosure filing. Moderator: Donald Taylor, Ohio State University Speakers: Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, University of Utah PIVOT Center Rakhi Gibbons, University of Arizona Brian Suh, University of California, Riverside (UCR) Ryan Zinn, Ohio State University Location: Commerce, Third Floor Speaker(s): Rakhi Gibbons, University of Arizona; Brian Suh, University of California, Riverside (UCR); Donald Taylor, Ohio State University; Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, University of Utah PIVOT Center; Ryan Zinn, Ohio State University Moderator(s): Donald Taylor, Ohio State University
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	Platform Partnerships: Enhancing Your TTO’s Industry Connections Are you looking to reach the right people in industry? Are you considering a technology marketing platform or other approaches to expand your technology transfer office’s presence? In this session, you’ll learn best practices from tech transfer office marketers and representatives from tech marketing platforms about working together to maximize impact. Moderator: Anne Spieth, Tech Launch Arizona - Tucson, AZ Speakers: Jacqueline Greene, PCM® (she/her), University of Kentucky Robert Lowe, Wellspring Patrick Speedie, IN-PART Location: Camp, Third Floor Speaker(s): Jacqueline J. Greene, PCM® (she/her), University of Kentucky; Robert Lowe, Wellspring; Patrick Speedie, IN-PART; Anne Spieth, Tech Launch Arizona - Tucson, AZ Moderator(s): Anne Spieth, Tech Launch Arizona - Tucson, AZ
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	The Death of the University TTO in the United States The evolution of the technology transfer profession has grown rapidly since the advent of the Bayh-Dole Act more than 40 years ago. Patenting and licensing transactions have made room for business development, entrepreneurship, and economic development. In earlier years, tech transfer offices (TTOs) were able to accomodate these "fringe activities" due to their ability to quickly and effectively execute transactions. Today, the emergence of corporate engagement offices, entrepreneurship programs, and other units coupled with the increasing demand for return on investment seem to be having deeper impacts on small and medium TTOs. Attendees of this session will have the opportunity to hear and voice their views on the harsh realities that face the TTOs of today, and the profession of university technology transferas a whole. Moderator: Chase Kasper, Clemson University Research Foundation Location: Marlborough B, Second Floor Speaker(s): Chase Kasper, Clemson University Research Foundation Moderator(s): Chase Kasper, Clemson University Research Foundation
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	The World of Software and Copyright Licensing Are you interested in software licensing? Bring your software/copyright issues and problems with you! Join this lively discussion to share experiences and get guidance from peers. This highly interactive gathering addresses beginner to expert level issues related to the protection, marketing, and licensing of software (whether or not patents are involved) and other copyright-protected materials usually focusing on specific issues raised during the session. You'll walk away from the meeting entertained, enthused, and with answers needed to succeed in software licensing. Moderators: Laura Dorsey, University of Washington Svetlana Sowers, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Location: Marlborough A, Second Floor Speaker(s): Laura Dorsey, University of Washington; Svetlana Sowers, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Moderator(s): Laura Dorsey, University of Washington
11:45 AM - 01:00 PM CDT	Attendee Lunch Location: Grand Salon, First Floor
11:45 AM - 01:30 PM CDT	AUTM Annual Meeting Program Committee Lunch (by invitation) Location: River, Riverside Complex, Second Floor
01:00 PM - 02:15 PM CDT	3D Printing: Will IP Infringement Ever Be the Same? 3D printing de-skills manufacturing and lowers the barrier to intellectual property (IP) right infringement. This is of concern to all innovators of tangible inventions that are 3D-printable, — a market worth hundreds of billions of dollars. —not just those inventions designed to be 3D printed. Policing IP infringement in a world where many small entities produce protected inventions is not economically feasible. More desirable is to prevent dissemination of the digital files needed for 3D printing infringement. Traditionally crafted IP portfolios are not suitable for this purpose, but strategies for using IP systems worldwide toward this aim exist and have been endorsed by patent offices. This session provides a toolkit for protecting mechanical inventions against 3D printing infringement. Moderator: Lucas Osborn, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Speakers: Timothy Martin, North Carolina State University Thomas Prock, Marks & Clerk LLP Location: Fulton, Third Floor Speaker(s): Timothy Martin, North Carolina State University; Lucas Osborn, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Moderator(s): Lucas Osborn, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
01:00 PM - 02:15 PM CDT	Clearing the Haze: Cannabis Opportunities in Academia The cannabis industry’s enormous market size and overall potential have led to increased cannabis-focused research. A complicated mix of regulations affect cannabis. State laws progressively support its decriminalization and commercialization, while cannabis is still considered a Schedule 1 drug at the federal level. This session will provide a working understanding of the industry’s regulatory landscape (including the implications of the 2018 Farm Bill Act) and offer case studies involving academic institutions. We’ll explore how universities and research institutions can leverage themselves an exploding industry that is very receptive to innovation. Speaker: Lance Anderson, Dickinson Wright PLLC Location: Jackson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Kristopher Anderson, Dickinson Wright PLLC
01:00 PM - 02:15 PM CDT	Enforcement of Patent Rights and Equitable Pandemic Relief The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the most aggressive and successful vaccine roll out in history. Several pharmaceutical companies hold patent rights to various forms and components of the vaccines. In this session, we’ll discuss pharmaceutical patent rights around the world — from the US and Canada to Europe and China — and the commercial and philanthropic approaches to make the vaccine widely available, quickly. This session will cover reagent availability along with the explosion of patents directed to new approaches for treatment, the enforcement of patent rights and the waiver of those rights as the pandemic evolved. Moderator: Kathleen Rigaut, Howson & Howson LLP Speakers: Micheline Gravelle, Bereskin & Parr LLP Jane Wainwright, Potter Clarkson LLP Shenmin Yin, Beyond Attorneys at Law Location: Commerce, Third Floor Speaker(s): Micheline Gravelle, Bereskin & Parr LLP; Kathleen Rigaut, Howson & Howson LLP; Jane Wainwright, Potter Clarkson LLP; Shenmin Yin, Beyond Attorneys at Law Moderator(s): Kathleen Rigaut, Howson & Howson LLP
01:00 PM - 02:15 PM CDT	How to Modernize Innovation Management in Research (and Why Now is the Perfect Time) When it comes to innovation, the stakes are high. Ensuring data protection, technology transfer, IP management, and research commercialization is paramount. Join Cayuse to learn about the path forward to modernize your Inventions Management and hear success stories from your peers on how they successfully navigated tech transfers from conception to commercialization. Speaker: James Bratton, Cayuse Location: Parish, Third Floor Speaker(s): James Bratton, Cayuse
01:00 PM - 02:15 PM CDT	Shhh, It’s a Trade Secret: Primer on Trade Secrets within Academic Setting Trade secrets are often embedded within agreements between universities and corporations. It has become routine. But just because something is more normalized, it doesn’t mean that it is being done correctly. This roundtable will explore the requirements of trade secrets, how a university’s tax-exempt status impacts trade secret receipt, and what companies need to consider if they want to engage a university with trade secret information. Moderator: Tatiana Litvin-Vechnyak, Rutgers University Location: Marlborough B, Second Floor Speaker(s): Tatiana Litvin-Vechnyak, Rutgers University Moderator(s): Tatiana Litvin-Vechnyak, Rutgers University
01:00 PM - 02:15 PM CDT	Show Me The Money Join us for an open discussion that will touch on tried-and-true tips and practices for license language, administration, monitoring, enforcement and auditing. Moderator: Karen Rogers, National Institutes of Health Speaker: Kristen Anton, InvotexIP, LLC Location: Royal, Third Floor Speaker(s): Kristen Anton, InvotexIP LLC; Karen Rogers, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Moderator(s): Karen Rogers, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
01:00 PM - 02:15 PM CDT	Top 10 Court Decisions of the Year Affecting Licensing This workshop identifies the Top 10 court decisions over the past year that affect licensing. This workshop explores the implications of each case on how we draft and negotiate patent license agreements. We’ll highlight the issues these cases raise and make suggestions for ways to address those issues when drafting and negotiating agreements. Speaker: Russell Levine, Kirkland & Ellis LLP Location: Jefferson, Third Floor Speaker(s): Russell Levine, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
01:00 PM - 02:15 PM CDT	Venture Philanthropy: Trends in Impact Investing to Support SpinOuts We’ll take a deep dive into the basics of venture philanthropy and impact investing with a particular emphasis on investment fund structures and new and emerging trends in this area. As many impact-focused organizations — both nonprofit and for-profit — strategize on accessing capital, impact investment funds have grown in popularity. Straddling the nonprofit and for-profit worlds, impact funds attract new sources of funds and offer the potential for investment returns, while having a positive impact on health, environmental and social causes. Moderator: Amy Ryan, Arnold & Porter LLP Speakers: Isaac Barchas, Research Bridge Partners James Joseph, Arnold & Porter LLP Location: Camp, Third Floor Speaker(s): Isaac Barchas, Research Bridge Partner; James Joseph, Arnold & Porter LLP; Amy Ryan, Arnold & Porter LLP Moderator(s): Amy Ryan, Arnold & Porter LLP
02:15 PM - 02:45 PM CDT	Refreshment Break Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer, First Floor
02:45 PM - 04:30 PM CDT	Plenary Session Featuring Anna Young Access Closed Captioning Named a top healthcare innovator, Anna Young, MakerHealth CEO, demonstrates that with the right tools, anyone can create devices that heal. Location: Grand Ballroom, First Floor Speaker(s): Anna Young, MakerHealth
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM CDT	Closing Reception Location: Mark Twain Courtyard, Riverside, Second Floor