Nucleate Arizona Genesis Series - IP Strategy for Early-Stage Biotech

About the Event:

The Genesis Speaker Series, powered by the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI), connects academic trainees and early-stage founders with leaders shaping the future of biotech and medtech innovation.

Protect your innovation and maximize its value with an IP strategy designed for startup success. This program breaks down when to file patents, how to build a cost-effective portfolio, and what investors and acquirers look for in your IP.

You’ll explore strategies for international expansion, the power of trademarks in brand building, and practical ways to safeguard trade secrets. Master the skills to avoid costly mistakes, strengthen your competitive advantage, and create lasting value.

Event Location:
Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation, 275 Gateway Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA

CEI Map is attached below.

Free Parking is available.

Virtual attendance is also welcome.

About the Speaker:

Rodney Fuller, J.D., M.S.
Patent Attorney at Fuller IP Law

Rodney J. Fuller, J.D., M.S., is a seasoned intellectual property attorney with a strong foundation in patent law, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. His career spans more than two decades of providing comprehensive IP solutions to clients across various industries, including life sciences, renewable energy, and medical devices. His work has focused on patent procurement and portfolio management, licensing agreements, litigation strategies, and market entry solutions. He is passionate about supporting innovators by developing strategies that protect their ideas while fostering growth

Website: https://fullerip.com
LinkedIn: /rodney-fuller-1a43a01

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

Silver: Sanofi, CDD Vault

Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies

Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Fenwick, Excedr, Mercury, Brex, Fedsprout, Browne Consulting

In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org