Nucleate New Orleans: IP Law Workshop
Join Nucleate New Orleans for an in-depth Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop designed for researchers, founders, and innovators working at the intersection of science and commercialization, hosted in partnership with Baker Donelson.
This session will introduce core IP and patent fundamentals relevant to biotechnology and life sciences, with a focus on how IP strategy fits into early-stage company formation, research translation, and long-term value creation. The workshop will conclude with a guided, interactive case study, giving attendees the opportunity to apply key concepts in a practical, discussion-based format.
We’re excited to be joined by Dr. Paula Estrada de Martin and Dr. Kevin Dietz from Baker Donelson’s Life Sciences IP practice. Drawing on their experience advising biotech and life sciences clients, they will share real-world insights into patent strategy, common pitfalls, and how scientific innovations are evaluated from an IP perspective—bringing clarity to topics that often feel opaque early on.
The event will be hosted at Baker Donelson’s New Orleans offices in the Central Business District (36th floor). Food and beverages will be provided.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for:
Graduate students and postdocs interested in biotech translation or entrepreneurship
Early-stage biotech founders and startup team members
Researchers curious about patents, IP strategy, and commercialization pathways
Professionals exploring careers in biotech, tech transfer, or IP law
Anyone looking to better understand how scientific innovation becomes protectable, investable technology
About the Host:
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.org for more information, and visit https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.
We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!
Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma
Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Excedr, Mercury, Brex, Fedsprout, Browne Consulting
In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org, SynBioBeta