Smart IP Strategy for Life Science and Software Startups
A well-designed intellectual property (IP) strategy can be a key driver of your startup’s success. Join us for an engaging event tailored to entrepreneurs, innovators, and startup founders.
Join us for an engaging event tailored to entrepreneurs, innovators, and startup founders.
What you’ll learn
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Key IP considerations for life science and software startups
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How artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping IP strategy and protection
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Practical insights from a successful serial entrepreneur
Whether you’re building a startup, driving innovation within an established organization, or considering launching your own venture, this event will provide valuable guidance on protecting and leveraging your intellectual assets.
Technical and legal experts from Rentsch Partner AG will present interactive case studies and share practical insights on how to build and manage a strong IP portfolio. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs and innovation professionals.
Our Speakers
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Fabio Versolatto is an attorney at law and partner at Rentsch Partner AG, specializing in the fields of intellectual property, competition, contract and industrial law, and both advising clients and representing them in litigation.
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Oliver Jeker is a patent attorney and partner at Rentsch Partner AG, advising clients in building up their IP strategies as well as in all sorts of patent matters, including prosecution, legal opinions and disputes.
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Moritz Hönig is a patent attorney at Rentsch Partner AG. As head of the startup desk at Rentsch Partner AG, Moritz helps many startup companies in crafting and executing IP strategies.
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Zoltán Gyenge is a patent attorney at Rentsch Partner AG with a computer sciences degree. Head of the Software Practice Group, advising clients in the field of electrical, computer and information technologies with a focus on computer-implemented inventions (software patents).
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Philip Kerpen is a patent attorney and partner at Rentsch Partner AG, advising clients in MedTech, IoT and wearables, with a particular focus on software implemented inventions.
Participation is free. However, registration is required before 25 August 2026.
Agenda
Welcome
- Johannes Bohren, Director Entrepreneurship, Basel Area Business & Innovation
- Oliver Jeker, Patent attorney, Rentsch Partner AG
Life Science Patents
- Moritz Hönig, Attorney at law, Rentsch Partner AG
Software Patents in the Age of Generative AI
- Zoltan Gyenge, Counsel, Rentsch Partner AG
- Philip Kerpen, Patent Attorney, Rentsch Partner AG
Protection of Trade Secrets and IP Contracts
- Fabio Versolatto, Attorney at law, Rentsch Partner AG
IP - A company's Most Valuable Asset
- Oliver Jeker, Patent attorney, Rentsch Partner AG
Q&A Session
- Oliver Jeker, Patent attorney, Rentsch Partner AG
Wrap up & Closing
- Johannes Bohren, Director Entrepreneurship, Basel Area Business & Innovation