Why's and How's of Developing & Protecting Your IP

Developing and protecting intellectual property (IP) is essential for fostering innovation, maintaining competitive advantages, and securing legal rights over your creations. 

By investing in IP protection, such as patents, trademarks, or copyrights, you can safeguard your ideas from unauthorized use, ensuring you reap the benefits of your work. It also helps establish your brand's identity and credibility, deterring potential infringement and enhancing business value. Proper IP management can drive growth, attract investors, and create revenue streams through licensing or commercialization.

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Frank Yang

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Procopio

Frank Yang, PhD, is a partner at Procopio, specializing in intellectual property strategy for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, digital health, and medical device companies. He co-leads the firm’s Life Sciences practice. Dr. Yang has a robust background in patent counseling, prosecution, and due diligence for companies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. His prior experience as a medicinal chemist complements his legal expertise, making him a leader in IP law for life sciences.

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