Online Workshop | 12 March 2026 | 12:30-14:00
Navigating intellectual property (IP) strategy is critical for early‑stage engineering biology ventures, from protecting breakthrough innovations to attracting investors and avoiding costly disputes.
Join Elemental Hub for an expert-led online workshop designed for all Elemental members working at the forefront of engineering biology. This practical session will help you understand how to build a strong IP foundation and make informed decisions that support growth, investment, and long-term success.
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In the highly competitive field of engineering biology, a strong IP strategy is more than protection, it’s a business advantage. Smart IP planning can:
- Increase investor confidence
- Enhance valuation and exit opportunities
- Defend against competitors
- Support ethical and responsible innovation
What You’ll Learn
Whether you’re pre‑seed or scaling your biotech start‑up, this workshop will help you:
- Understand different types of IP: patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks
- Learn how IP applies specifically to engineering biology innovations
- Explore strategies for protecting core technology and data
- Align IP strategy with business and fundraising goals
- Avoid common pitfalls and costly legal challenges
Meet the Speaker
Phillip Price- Partner, European & UK Chartered Patent Attorney- www.dehns.com/people/phillip-price/
With expertise at the intersection of biotechnology and intellectual property, Phillip Price is a Partner at Dehns and a European and UK Chartered Patent Attorney. After graduating from the University of Oxford with a master’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, Phillip joined Dehns in 2006 and became a partner in 2023.
Phillip advises small and medium‑sized companies, technology transfer offices, and R&D‑based ventures on IP strategy, patent portfolio development, and freedom‑to‑operate issues. He has particular experience in developing IP portfolios and strategies from scratch, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and handling post‑grant proceedings, infringement and enforcement matters.
His technical expertise spans a broad range of biotech innovations, including biomaterials, biologics, diagnostics, synthetic biology and industrial processes, making him a trusted advisor for science‑driven start‑ups seeking strong, actionable IP strategy.
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