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Maximizing IP Value for SME Financing Strategies

Join the session in Geneva to explore patent decisions, IP strategies, trademark importance, and a case study on a patented food concept. Contact Andreas Schweitzer for more details and discussions. Visit www.ocean.ch for additional information.

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Maximizing IP Value for SME Financing Strategies

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  1. The Role of Intellectual Property in Raising Finance bySmall and Medium-sized EnterprisesGeneva (WIPO headquarters) Switzerland12 July 2006Andreas Schweitzer

  2. In our 20’ session I would like todiscuss with you issues about: • To patent or not to patent…. • Why do we patent? For us? For investors? Others.. • Geographical coverage v/s cost of maintenance.. • Why do we decide not to patent or even to publish • Value of patents.. • How to develop your Patent Strategy • Freedom to act • Freedom to operate v/s forced licensing • Trademark • Domain names • A sample case - The case of Fritson • (a patented French Fries Convenience Food Concept) • For more information check also: http://oceanltd.googlepages.com/conveniencefoodjvcanadaandtheus Clic on Animation below schweitzer@ocean.ch

  3. A food service system ( a sample case) schweitzer@ocean.ch

  4. A little Q&A for the remaining time You might want to reflect on your own case.. How does the SWOT of your IP policy look? WHAT WOULD YOU DO ?patent or not, or even disclose? HOW WOULD YOU GO ABOUT ? Patent umbrella, TRIZ method.. Please contact me for any further questions or thoughts.. schweitzer@ocean.ch

  5. Head Office OCEAN AG Seestrasse 1 CH-6330 CHAM, ZG Switzerland Tel +41 41 781 35 61 Fax+ 41 41 785 07 16 Email : info@ocean.ch Website : www.ocean.ch Andreas Schweitzer      Tel: +41 (79) 211 65 60 @: schweitzer@ocean.ch 61 Avenue de Champel CH 1206 Genève, Suisse Tel: +41 (22) 789 54 21 schweitzer@ocean.ch

  6. A Holistic approach to accelerate growth through the provision of Know-How, Contacts and Financing schweitzer@ocean.ch

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