Patent-Related Challenges For Nanotech Companies

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1 Patent-Related Challenges For Nanotech Companies Robert O. Lindefjeld, Esq. General Counsel & Chief IP Counsel Nantero, Inc. May 7,

2 Overview Bringing Nanotech Into The Existing World Bringing Your Product To Market The Impact On Patent, Trade Secret, And Licensing Strategies EPA Regulations And Their Impact On IP University Research Collaboration 2

3 Bringing Nanotech Into The Existing World In a knowledge-based economy, IP Protection is critical path to success. Technology should accommodate existing infrastructure (Segway). Encourage proliferation Your approach can adversely affect infrastructure change (Rambus). 3

4 Bringing Nanotech Into The Existing World In a knowledge-based economy, IP Protection is critical path to success. Technology should accommodate existing infrastructure (Segway). Encourage proliferation Your approach can adversely affect infrastructure change (Rambus). 4

5 For patents, quality is more important than quantity! 5

6 Nantero, Inc. Ranked #2 on IEEE Patent Power Scorecard 2010 (Semiconductor Manufacturing) 6

7 Nantero, Inc. Ranked #2 on IEEE Patent Power Scorecard 2010 (Semiconductor Manufacturing) 7

8 Nantero, Inc. Ranked #2 on IEEE Patent Power Scorecard 2010 (Semiconductor Manufacturing) 8

9 Bringing Nanotech Into The Existing World In a knowledge-based economy, IP Protection is critical path to success. Technology should accommodate existing infrastructure (Segway). Encourage proliferation Your approach can adversely affect infrastructure change (Rambus). 9

10 Bringing Nanotech Into The Existing World In a knowledge-based economy, IP Protection is critical path to success. Technology should accommodate existing infrastructure (Segway). Encourage proliferation Your approach can adversely affect infrastructure change (Rambus). 10

11 Bringing Your Product To Market The Impact On Patent, Trade Secret, and Licensing Strategies Leverage is an issue starting out. Do not rely on NDAs. Watch out for patent blockers. 11

12 Bringing Your Product To Market The Impact On Patent, Trade Secret, and Licensing Strategies Leverage is an issue starting out. Do not rely on NDAs. Watch out for patent blockers. 12

13 Bringing Your Product To Market The Impact On Patent, Trade Secret, and Licensing Strategies Leverage is an issue starting out. Do not rely on NDAs. Watch out for patent blockers. 13

14 Bringing Your Product To Market The Impact On Patent, Trade Secret, and Licensing Strategies Leverage is an issue starting out. Do not rely on NDAs. Watch out for patent blockers. 14

15 EPA Regulations And Their Impact On IP In nanotech, EPA regulations are critical to market success. EPA regulations are a work in progress. EPA regulations have a direct impact on the value of your IP portfolio. 15

16 EPA Regulations And Their Impact On IP In nanotech, EPA regulations are critical to market success. EPA regulations are a work in progress. EPA regulations have a direct impact on the value of your IP portfolio. 16

17 EPA Regulations And Their Impact On IP In nanotech, EPA regulations are critical to market success. EPA regulations are a work in progress. EPA regulations have a direct impact on the value of your IP portfolio. 17

18 EPA Regulations And Their Impact On IP In nanotech, EPA regulations are critical to market success. EPA regulations are a work in progress. EPA regulations have a direct impact on the value of your IP portfolio. 18

19 University Research Collaboration Very smart folks in academic environs. Commercializing research a challenge. Encourage close relationships with commercial participants. Tremendous success with NEU Coop Program Over the years, Nantero has integrated: Plus Technical Coops -- 1 IP Coop 19

20 University Research Collaboration Very smart folks in academic environs. Commercializing research a challenge. Encourage close relationships with commercial participants. Tremendous success with NEU Coop Program Over the years, Nantero has integrated: Plus Technical Coops -- 1 IP Coop 20

21 University Research Collaboration Very smart folks in academic environs. Commercializing research a challenge. Encourage close relationships with commercial participants. Tremendous success with NEU Coop Program Over the years, Nantero has integrated: Plus Technical Coops -- 1 IP Coop 21

22 University Research Collaboration Very smart folks in academic environs. Commercializing research a challenge. Encourage close relationships with commercial participants. Tremendous success with NEU Coop Program Over the years, Nantero has integrated: Plus Technical Coops -- 1 IP Coop 22

23 University Research Collaboration Very smart folks in academic environs. Commercializing research a challenge. Encourage close relationships with commercial participants. Tremendous success with NEU Coop Program Over the years, Nantero has integrated: Plus Technical Coops -- 1 IP Coop 23

24 Questions? 24