SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Madson & Metcalf, a law firm specializing in intellectual property and franchising law, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier legal provider to technology and growth business enterprises worldwide, will co-host the Rocky Mountain Biotechnology Symposium. This symposium, which will be held on February 27 in Salt Lake City, will provide insights from venture capitalists, attorneys and industry executives on what it takes to get venture financing, what types of collaborations the major biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies look for and how to protect and build the value of intellectual property.
“Biotechnology has transformed our understanding of life sciences into the development of groundbreaking medicines, diagnostic tools and agricultural goods,” said Craig Metcalf, co-founder of Madson & Metcalf. “This event will provide Utah’s biotechnology companies real advice on how to accelerate the conversion of their discoveries into treatments and cures.”
This year’s speakers include Alan Wolfe, general partner, UV Ventures; Brian Halak, principal, Domain Associates; Dinesh Patel, managing director, vSpring Capital; Suzy Jones, associate director of business development, Genentech; Craig J. Madson and Craig Metcalf, co-founders, Madson & Metcalf; Robert O’ Connor, partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; and Ian Edvalson, partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
“Given the increasing complexity of the biotechnology industry, stringent corporate requirements and long development cycles, companies must have an integrated plan for growth,” said Robert O’Connor, partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. “We are pleased to partner with Madson & Metcalf to help Utah’s biotechnology community, which is home to breakthrough technologies, more effectively compete for venture capital dollars and attract critical strategic partners.”
For further program details and to register for the event: http://www.wsgr.com/news/rockymtn/.
Madson & Metcalf is a leading intellectual property law firm practicing in all areas of patent, trademark, and copyright law and related matters. The firm represents and counsels a number of local and out-of-state companies and universities engaged in biotechnology and medical device innovation. Madson & Metcalf is committed to strengthening the Salt Lake life sciences community. As part of this commitment, the firm founded the annual Rocky Mountain Biotechnology Symposium as a public service for persons interested in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s broad range of services and legal disciplines are focused on serving the principal challenges faced by management and the board of directors of the business enterprise. The firm is nationally recognized as a leader in corporate governance, public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, securities class action litigation, intellectual property litigation, joint ventures and strategic alliances, technology licensing, and other intellectual property transactions. The firm, which is headquartered in Palo Alto, has offices in Austin, Kirkland, Reston, New York, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco. For additional information: http://www.wsgr.com/.
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CONTACT: Loren R. Hulse of Madson & Metcalf, +1-801-537-1700 orhulse@mmlaw.com; or Courtney Dorman of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati,+1-650-565-3708 or cdorman@wsgr.com
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