While the United States has long been recognized worldwide as the leader in medical innovation, new studies show that we may be losing our global edge. The foremost challenges facing U.S. medical innovation were recently identified in a comprehensive report of the Battelle Technology Partnership Practice commissioned by the Council for American Medical Innovation. Activities… Read more »
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Follow these ‘10 commandments’ to secure angel investment | Technology Transfer Tactics
By Tony Armstrong Great article! Read the article
NVCA Launches Medical Innovation and Competitiveness(MedIC) Coalition
By Tony Armstrong The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) has announced the formation of the Medical Innovation and Competitiveness (MedIC) Coalition, a new alliance comprised of both venture capital firms and their life sciences portfolio companies. The MedIC Coalition will be a united voice in Washington D.C. advocating for policies and regulations that advance U.S…. Read more »
The Enactment of Bayh-Dole, An Inside Perspective
By Tony Armstrong I came across this interesting article on how the Bayh-Dole Act came about and thought I would share it. You can read the full article on the link below. The Enactment of Bayh-Dole, An Inside Perspective | IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Patent Law.
Basics of Patent Protection 2
By Tony Armstrong The other day I posted information on patents and trademarks. Following up, here are 2 more ways (and their legal definitions) to protect intellectual property; Copyrights Copyright laws protect written or artistic expressions fixed in a tangible medium – novels, poems, songs or movies. A copyright protects the expression of an… Read more »
Basics of Patent Protection 1
By Tony Armstrong People often ask me “how do I protect my idea?” There are many ways to do so – the important thing is to do it. Probably best to consult your attorney but here are two of the more ‘popular’ categories of intellectual property: Patents When you register your invention with the government—a… Read more »
Perfecting the Pitch : Venture capitalists offer advice on what they look for—and what turns them off
By Tony Armstrong From the Wall Street Journal: Early in his career as a venture capitalist, Steve Brotman received a knock on his office door and in walked a woman dressed from head to toe in an outrageous green costume. She reached in her bag and served Mr. Brotman a business plan for a company… Read more »
Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Conferences Series: Center for the Business of Life Sciences: Kelley School of Business: Indiana University
By Tony Armstrong Each year, CBLS presents its Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration conference series, which provides a forum for various players in healthcare and life sciences to consider, discuss, and debate key business strategy issues. The forum brings together key players from industry, academia, government, and economic development communities. See the full schedule Indiana Life… Read more »
Innovate Indiana Fund
By Tony Armstrong Early–stage capital is scarce both in Indiana and in the United States as a whole. Emerging companies frequently face a funding gap at the exact moment when capital is needed to begin transforming its research into commercial products. IURTC established the Innovate Indiana Fund in 2009 to invest in technologies discovered at… Read more »
IU Faculty Member David Wilkes-Making a Difference
By Tony Armstrong I want to introduce you to another IU faculty member that is making a difference… For those with advanced lung disease or damage, a lung transplant has been a way to buy a little more time. In fact, patients who receive newly transplanted lungs have just a 50/50 chance of being alive… Read more »