Biotechnology
Industrial Biotech Subcommittee
Sub-Chair: Judy Roesler
Future 2014
The Industrial Biotech Subcommittee is new.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Industrial Biotechnology
Subcommittee is to monitor patent issues,
litigation, and regulations pertinent to the
development and commercialization of
biotechnology for industrial purposes,
including manufacturing, alternative energy
white biotechnology, including alternative
energy such as biofuels, and biomaterials
(“white biotechnology”). The Subcommittee
will provide the Biotechnology Committee
leadership and membership with periodic
reports and contributions to the Biotech Buzz
for key intellectual property events involving
white biotechnology. The Subcommittee will
also provide advice to the Biotechnology
Committee leadership in matters involving in
advocacy and promoting the value of
intellectual property in this emerging area.
2014 Objectives
1. Work within industry and with law firms
active in area to promote membership within
Subcommittee.
a. Formulate e-mail distribution to
Subcommittee members.
b. Provide update on membership to
Biotechnology Committee leadership by End of
Year.
2. Report and Advise on key decisions of
Federal Circuit and Supreme Court in the area
of white biotechnology.
3. Plan CLE or Webinar event for white
biotechnology to review key cases and/or deal
structures between corporate partners.
a. Target 2014 – based on recruitment and
availability on Biotechnology Committee /
AIPLA agendas.
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