The first question in collaborative projects is always the same: how should we handle the IP? Join this webinar on the 08.05.2026 at 12h00 (in English) to ask all your questions and learn from two exceptional and inspiring experts, Maria Maina & Kamran Houshang Pour, how intellectual property can become a true driver of collaboration and innovation.
Program
12h00 Welcome
12h05 Kamran Houshang Pour, patent expert and senior IP trainer at in Bern: « The Intellectual Property a Motor for Collaborations, or let’s (don’t) talk about it before it is too late »
The IPI is the Swiss Confederation’s centre of competence for patent, design and trade mark protection, indications of source and copyright. They help innovators and creators to create value out of their ideas, thus promoting innovation, competitiveness, cultural diversity and social progress.
12h20 Maria Maina, European, Italian and Swiss Patent Attorney at P&TS SA: « IP beyond protection: a strategic tool in collaborative R&D »
P&TS is a Swiss firm specialized in intellectual property and the protection of inventions. Since 1998, it has been supporting companies and academic institutions with patent strategy, filing, defense, and freedom-to-operate analysis. Combining legal and technical expertise, P&TS helps clients secure strong IP portfolios aligned with their business objectives.
12h35 Open discussion
13h15 End
