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Founders Academy: From Innovation to IP: Patent Strategy for Startups
20 Oct 2026 · 11:30 – 13:30 · Swiss Innovation Park Biel/Bienne
About this event
Intellectual property can serve as one of the strongest pillars of value for an innovation-focused startup. This interactive session provides actionable guidance on protecting technical innovations, structuring ownership rights, and leveraging patents to strengthen fundraising and secure commercial advantages.
What to expect
- Insights on identifying patentable innovations across software, AI, and biotech
- Best practices for timing patent applications along your development roadmap
- Guidance on structuring inventorship, rights, and ownership
- Practical tips to avoid common intellectual property pitfalls
- A networking lunch with fellow founders and IP experts
Speakers
Oliviana Calin-Eller, PhDEuropean and Swiss Patent Attorney, UPC representative at E.Blum
Sebastien Ragot, PhDEuropean and Swiss Patent Attorney, UPC representative at E.Blum and Innosuisse IP coachWho should attend
Founders, startup executives, and entrepreneurs developing proprietary technology who want to build an effective patent and IP protection strategy.
About the host
The Swiss Startup Association is the non-profit umbrella organisation advocating for Swiss startups and fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem across Switzerland.
Hosts
Swiss Startup Association
E. Blum & Co. AG
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