The Role of Patentability Searches in R&D Pipeline

​Patentability searches are more than a step before filing a patent. When conducted early and strategically, they can help researchers and companies understand the existing intellectual property landscape, assess the novelty of an innovation, and make more informed decisions throughout the R&D process.

​This panel discussion brings together perspectives from IP practitioners, patent examination, biotechnology industry and patent intelligence to explore how patentability searches can be integrated into the R&D pipeline. The discussion will examine when searches should be conducted, how search findings can inform research and innovation strategies, and how researchers and companies can better navigate the path from scientific discovery to intellectual property protection.

​Participants will also gain practical insights into the roles of researchers, IP professionals and patent information platforms in identifying prior art and supporting better IP decision-making.

​Agenda
4:15 pm - Registration Starts
4:30 pm - The Role of Patentability Searches in R&D Pipeline
5:00 pm - Panel Discussion
6:00 pm - Networking

Moderator: Frederick Tay — Director, Joyce A Tan & Partners
Panelists:

• ​Jeffrey Lim — Co-Managing Director, Joyce A Tan & Partners
  IP strategy and patent practitioner perspective

• ​Guy Heathers — Chief Business Officer, Albatroz Therapeutics
  Biotechnology industry
  R&D and commercialisation perspective

• ​Terence Tan — Patent Examiner (Biotechnology), IPOS International
  Patent examination and biotechnology perspective

• ​Mark Garlinghouse — Director, Business Development, The Lens
  Patent search, data and intelligence perspective