In his presentation, Jason Wachter will provide an overview of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and give practical tips about protecting intellectual property for Seed to Series B companies specifically. Delving into the when in the lifecycle it is imperative vs just good to have; what parts of the business processes should be covered; whether domestic vs international protections are useful. Jason will also go through the different ways startups with limited funds are able to use and prioritize Intellectual Property.
The Presentation will be followed by a panel that will cover what it takes to get funding from Seed to Series B from Perspectives of Business Traction, Legal Framework, Financial Needs, Employee Attraction/ Retention and more. Audience will the have opportunity to pose current/real world problems to the experts.
Jason Wachter is a partner with Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman. He focuses his practice on patent prosecution and the preparation of opinions relating to patentability, infringement and freedom to operate. Mr. Wachter has experience in a broad range of technologies including, but not limited to, medical devices, automotive components, wireless devices, telecommunications, mobile applications and consumer and luxury goods. Mr. Wachter has counseled a broad range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to startups and sole inventors.
Born in a corrugated iron hut in Bangladesh with no running water, Wazi came to America to study Electrical Engineering (Univ of Pennsylvania), Finance (Wharton), and an MBA (Stanford University). Working as an Investment Banker, Venture Capitalist and Management Consultant (The Boston Consulting Group) gave Wazi the tools to become an Entrepreneur – starting companies he has sold, run or folded.
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Before joining Facilitated Growth in 2013, as a series 7 and 63 registered representative, Pete was involved in investments spanning both the public and private markets. At National Securities, he maintained client relationships, managed client accounts, and oversaw a team of people. As Director of Investment Strategy at FG, he is currently using his assets to assist entrepreneurs in navigating through the early stages of the business process, with a focus on investor sentiment. His ability to read and assess situations is considered by the partners when making a proprietary investment.
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