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Columbia University Office of the General Counsel. Patenting Biotech: Strategies and Tips for Protecting Your Invention . Gonzalo Merino, Ph.D., J.D. Associate General Counsel Patent and Licensing Group. Patent and Licensing Group (“PLG”). Columbia Technology Ventures (“Tech Ventures”). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Columbia University Office of the General Counsel March 2012
Columbia UniversityOffice of the General Counsel
Patenting Biotech:
Strategies and Tips for Protecting Your Invention
Gonzalo Merino, Ph.D., J.D.Associate General CounselPatent and Licensing Group
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What does the Patent and Licensing Group do?
►~220 new patent applications►~50 licenses and options ►~50 industry-sponsored research agreements►~15 start-ups►~135M in gross IP revenue
Columbia Innovators~300 inventions/year
Patent and Licensing Group(“PLG”)
Columbia Technology Ventures(“Tech Ventures”)
Outside Legal Counsel
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Overview:
1. What is a patent?
2. How do I get a patent?
3. What can I do to give my biotech invention the best chance of being patented and becoming a commercial product or service?
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What is a patent?
● Exclusive right in exchange for disclosing an invention
● U.S. Constitution
The Congress shall have the power ... [t]o promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries. ● Available in most countries
● Limited temporally and geographically
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What are the requirements for a patent?
●Patentable subject matter
●Useful
●Novel ● “new”- same thing did not exist
●Non-obvious● a person having ordinary skill in the art
would not come up with the invention based on what is already known
●Written description, enablement, and best mode
Prior Art
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How do you apply for a patent at Columbia?
●Identify an invention● consider criteria for patentability● consult with Tech Ventures
●Submit Invention Report (IR) to Tech Ventures
●Review invention with Tech Ventures and PLG● evaluate patentability and marketability
●Work with attorneys to prepare application
email [email protected]
www.techventures.columbia.edu
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How do you apply for a patent at Columbia?
Discovery
File Invention
Report
Commercial Analysis
Analyze Patentabilit
y
Marketing
Prepare and File Patent
Prosecute Patent
Docket Review
License Negotiati
on
Post-contract
compliance
PLG
Tech Ventures
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What are the timeline and cost of obtaining a patent?
0 months 12 30/31
Provisional “Full” International
National stage
Patent issues
$25k
$50k ~$100-150kper application
per country
Prosecution4-6 years
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Products Using Columbia Technology
Arrow Catheter
DISCOVERY STUDIO
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Over 115 Startups in 17 Years74+ still active, 33 VC-backed, 12 gone public, 13 acquired
System Management ARTS (SMARTS)
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Where Does the Money Go? University Policy on Distribution of License Revenues
20%
20%
20%
26%
7%7%Inventor
Inventor's LabTech VenturesUniversitySchoolDepartment
40%
20%
20%
20%20%
20%
20%
26%
7%7%
Note: Certain caps and deductions may apply. Please refer to Appendix D of the Faculty Handbook for details.
Gross RevenueFirst $125K
Gross RevenuesOver $125K
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What can I do to give my biotech invention the best chance of getting patented and becoming a commercial product or service?
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Contact Tech Ventures and submit an Invention Report (IR) as soon as possible.
email [email protected]
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Protect against disclosures and activities:
Disclosures
● Manuscripts, abstracts, slides or posters● in print or online● distributed before a meeting
● Indexed theses/dissertations
● Funded grants*● Sequence databases
● Class handouts
Activities
● Oral presentations or discussions
● Practicing invention for commercial gain
US Grace Period
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Submit IR and contact Tech Ventures before:
● Such disclosures and activities file patent application
● Discussing invention with a company or collaborator obtain a Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) or
Collaboration Agreement
Document the invention
Avoid disputes
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Alert us to IP Provisions in agreements:
● Material Transfer (MTAs)
● Private Grants
● Consulting
● Employment
● Work-for-Hire
● Sponsored Research
● Collaboration
● Visiting Scientist
● Equipment Leases
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Preserve evidence of conception: keep an organized lab notebook.
● Make entries on same day as event
● Sign and date each page
● A witness who understands the work but is not an inventor or collaborator should sign and date each page
● Bound notebook
● Use pen
● Write legibly
● Cross out errors, do not erase
● Consecutive entries – no empty spaces
● Keep in safe location
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Report your invention on the IR as thoroughly as possible.
● Attach data, slides, manuscripts, grants, agreements…
● Answer all questions and sign the IR
Evidence of conception
Thorough patent and market analysis
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Make us aware of any potential inventors as soon as possible.
● Conception is key
● Inventorship ≠ authorship
● Outside legal counsel● independent good faith analysis
Avoid disputes
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Focus on developing invention during the first 12 months after filing.
0 months 12 30/31
Provisional National stage
Patent issues
Critical time period for data● support patentability
● justify continued expense
Prosecution
“Full” International
4-6 years
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Challenges of obtaining the necessary information:
● Very quick 12 months
● Identifying the information● Tech Ventures and PLG● Potential licensees
● May not be scientifically interesting● Collaboration
● Money● Sponsored Research Agreements● Collaboration● Alternative funding sources
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Take home message:
“Timing is everything”(1) Contact Tech Ventures and submit an Invention Report (IR) as soon as possible.
(2) Focus on developing invention during the first 12 months after filing.
email [email protected]
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To receive a copy of this presentation or if you have any questions or comments, please contact:
Gonzalo Merino at [email protected]
Thank You