Materials Research Society (MRS): Freedom to Operate: Issues Faced by Early-Stage Companies

As early-stage companies race to develop and commercialize new technologies, freedom-to-operate (FTO) risk can easily fall by the wayside. In this webinar, Brandon Blackwell and Charlotte Stewart-Sloan will outline practical steps early-stage companies can take to identify and manage FTO risk without derailing their pace of innovation. Attendees will gain insights into:

• When and why to conduct an FTO analysis

• How to prioritize IP risk management with limited resources

• Common mistakes early-stage companies make around FTO

• Options for addressing a potential FTO issue once identified

This is the second session in a two-part webinar series presented by Wolf Greenfield.