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Patents and Pizza

Commercialization Planning

Phil ArsenaultVice President, Business Development

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The Patent Journey

Why Patent? Protection Tangible Asset Value Submarines, Butterfly Nets, …

Patents offer some Protection The law provides uneven competition This is an advantage for entrepreneurs

Patents offer no Protection The courts rule on the patentability after the fact Requirement for vigilance and tenacity Who must be vigilant?

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The Commercialization Journey

Start at the Beginning

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The Commercialization Journey

Planning Understand the Requirements Make a Plan Work the Plan

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The Commercialization Journey

3 Key Indicators of Success Sponsor Commitment Inventor Commitment Commercial Commitment

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The Commercialization Journey

Trade Barriers Export Controls (Mostly ITAR)

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The Commercialization Journey

Finish at the End Support the Partnership

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Successes of the Past…CMS

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Successes of the Past…ALTM NAV

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Successes of the Past…ALTM NAV

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Successes of the Past…QT

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Successes of the Past…QT

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Successes of the Past…QT

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