Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group co-hosted the seminar, “Collaboration in Global Life Sciences,” with Korean law firm, Jipyong LLC, and German biotech strategy consulting firm, Catenion. The seminar took place from 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2019, at the Seoul International Dispute Resolution Center in Seoul, South Korea.
The event gathered Korean biotech, pharma, medical device, and medical technology companies for a series of presentations and a panel discussion focused on opportunities for collaboration in the emerging field of bioconvergence. Specific topics addressed the key factors in structuring and negotiating collaboration deals, IP and regulatory issues companies need to address in deal negotiations, and Korean legal issues that need to be considered when closing these deals.
Presenters included:
- Seung Soo Choi, Partner, Jipyong LLC
- David J. Dykeman, patent attorney and co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group and the Boston Intellectual Property & Technology (IP) Group
- Wayne H. Elowe, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group and co-chair of the firm’s Corporate Group in Atlanta
- Christian Elze, senior partner and founder, Catenion GmbH
- Bernard K. Ham, senior foreign attorney, Jipyong LLC
Jipyong Partner Tae Hyun Lee served as the moderator.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group: Greenberg Traurig’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group advises clients ranging from start-ups to large multinational public companies to leading research institutions. The group’s attorneys work closely with clients, providing innovative legal counsel to help them achieve their objectives – from discovery through commercialization and product marketing.
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