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Peter Fasse comes from a family of patent attorneys. He is a highly respected partner at Fish & Richardson, the storied Boston-based (now global) firm that represented Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers. Peter's work continues that tradition by representing some of the leading technological innovators of today. Peter also invests as an angel in technology companies. In this practical and accessible conversation he revealed valuable insights and resources for founders and investors in technology companies. He also relayed some interesting and instructive stories of intellectual property success and calamity.

Among the topics covered were:

Introduction by Sal Daher of the Interview with Peter Fasse, Patent Attorney
Peter Fasse Bio
Young Cornell Grad in Textiles & Fabrics Becomes Patent Office Examiner
Peter Fasse's Practice
In What Areas Is it Important to Have Patents and Why?
Software Patents, Why Have Them and Why Not?
Supreme Court Taking Harsh Views on Patents
Patent Attorney Horror Stories – Theft, Suicide, Rogue Wave, Bear Mauling & Hasty Firing
How Institutions Can Claim Intellectual Property of Employees
Freedom to Operate – Should Be a Big Concern for Tech Startup Founders & Investors
"There's a common misconception that if you have a patent on something, that it allows you to practice and commercialize that invention, but that's not true."
Different Levels of Freedom to Operate Analysis
Two Extreme Freedom to Operate Cases & Outcomes
Strong IP Position a Vital Ingredient in Sale of Tech Startups
Mass Tech Transfer Center (MTTC) Is a Great Resource for Technology Startups
Transcytos & SQZ Biotech
Most Patents Are Not Commercially Viable, But Fish & Richardson Has a Special Package for Highly Promising Startups – Fish Steps
Unsolicited Client Testimonial for Peter Fasse!
Why Investing Through a Vehicle Rather than Directly Can Make Sense
Trade Secrets – Formula for Coca Cola
Trademarks – Frequently Overlooked
Trouble with Chinese Partners – Capital Controls & Theft of Intellectual Property

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