Each year around March 14, CALPACS sponsors a lecture focusing on the interface of Science and Government, which we call the Pi Day Talk. This year, we are organizing a lecture about the application of US and World Patent Law on the Chemical Sciences.
We are happy to invite Dr. Derek Barnett, a patent agent with almost twenty years experience in prosecuting patent applications in the US and abroad for clients in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology arts. Derek received his Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry and pharmacognosy from The Ohio State University where he conducted studies in the areas of synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry related to the study of vitamin A derived compounds. He received his B.S., magna cum laude, in chemistry from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
The lecture will cover the basics of patent law, the requirements of invention, and the anatomy of a chemical based patent. Come learn about how patent law allows protection of intellectual properties, enables investment in research and development, and fuels innovation.
This free event will be at the Mosher Alumni House on the campus of UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, March 16 at 11:30am-2:00pm. In the spirit of Pi Day, pizza and dessert pies will be served. Paid parking is available adjacent to the Alumni House. Please RSVP for this event as seating is limited.
Date:
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time:
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Place:
Mosher Alumni House
UCSB
Santa Barbara, California 93106 (Google Map)
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please use this form to reserve your spot
