A workshop in collaboration with the Forum for Genetic Research of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT).

The workshop is held in the Centre Loewenberg, Murten

Whether you plan an academic research career, a move into the pharmaceutical or biotech industries or a switch to a research support role, there is a high chance that you will be confronted with questions related to intellectual property and patenting.

Over the last decades, life sciences have become a productive source of technological innovation, leading to commercial products and new markets. Along with this ongoing development, issues in intellectual property are becoming more and more important for researchers in biosciences.

To help you to prepare for this challenge, the Forum for Genetic Research of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) organizes a course dedicated to patents and licenses and their implementation in the field of life sciences.

At the end of this two-day workshop, you will master basic knowledge in intellectual property and will have answers to the following questions:
How does patenting in life sciences affect – my career? – academic research? – the society?

The course consists of a series of lectures on:

• intellectual property protection and patent law
• challenges related to intellectual property in an academic environment and in a spin-off company
• ethical considerations.

You will also discover new job opportunities in the field of intellectual property management.

Importantly, you will have the opportunity to participate in workshops where you can gain hands on experiences in the topics described.

Comments of former participants:

“Your speakers were very well chosen, with a lot of experience and provided lots of insight” participant 2012

“Lecturers and organizers created a very positive atmosphere for discussions and interaction between lecturers and participants.” participant 2011

“Without having any idea of patents before the course, I could follow the topic and understand a lot. This was the driving force for the interesting discussions that arose.” participant 2010

Provisional program

Dates : 6-7 June 2016. This a 2 day-course on site (centre Loewenberg, Murten).

Schedule : see program

Location : Centre Loewenberg, Murten

Credit points : 1.0 credit point (Communication)

Evaluation : Active participation

Information : contact the organizers or the doctoral program coordinator Dr Christiane Bobillier

Registration fee : this course is free. But as we have to pay for each registered participant CHF 400, the cancellation fee after 10 April or no show up will be charged CHF 400 (no exception)

Travel expenses : For participants of the Interuniversity doctoral program in organismal biology only: see reimbursement conditions.

MAKE SURE you SIGN the ATTENDANCE LIST EACH and EVERY DAY
and
TAKE your ATTESTATION of ATTENDANCE at the END of the COURSE

5 places are reserved for PhD students participating in the Interuniversity doctoral program in organismal biology.

Registration through the web only: !!!The course is fully booked!!!

Cancellation policy: CHF 400 if registration is cancelled after 10 April or if no show up at the course.

Deadline: 10 April 2016