35th Expert Session
UMB Ventures...
... is the joint start-up incubation program of Universitätsmedizin Bayern e. V. funded by Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst. The programs aims to support early-stage ventures across the six Bavarian university clinics and medical faculties.
As the program aims to make formats accessible that already exist at each of the six locations this event opens up TUM Venture Lab Healthcare Expert Session.
About this Expert Session: Invention Harvesting – Recognize IP, Create Value
Innovative ideas often emerge in everyday research and development – but when does an idea become a patentable invention? In this session, Dr. Markus Zoller, Patent Attorney and Partner at WSL Patentanwälte, explores how to identify, evaluate, and strategically protect technical innovations at an early stage. Using practical examples, he introduces the fundamentals of patent protection, the requirements for patentability, and the importance of proper timing. He also highlights how intellectual property can serve as a valuable business asset, create competitive advantages, attract investors, and contribute to the success of start-ups.
About the speaker
Dr. Markus Zoller is a German and European Patent Attorney and Partner at WSL Patentanwälte. With a scientific background in biotechnology and immunology, he has extensive experience in intellectual property protection, particularly in the fields of life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology. He advises innovative companies, research institutions, and start-ups on developing and implementing effective patent strategies to protect their innovations and maximize their commercial value.