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The Future of Protein Production Chicago 2024

April 2024

The Future of Protein Production Chicago is set to take place on the 24th-25th of April 2024 at McCormick Place.

This event will present an unbiased opportunity to explore the latest innovative breakthroughs in alternative protein production with world-leading experts. Stay up to date with the most recent solutions, technology, policy, and concepts across the food system, and get the best opportunities to meet key industry contributors.

At the conference, HGF Partner & Patent Attorney Kerry Rees will be delivering the insightful session: ‘Key IP considerations for alternative protein startups.’

This session will equip you with the crucial knowledge to navigate the intellectual property (IP) landscape and safeguard your innovative technology.

Join us to explore:

  • Strategic IP protection: Learn how to identify and protect your unique inventions, whether through patents, trade secrets, or other strategies.
  • Competitive landscape analysis: Gain insights into the existing IP landscape and understand potential challenges and opportunities.
  • Scalability considerations: Explore how your IP strategy can adapt and evolve alongside your company’s growth and production scaling-up.
  • Collaboration and partnerships: Discover how to navigate IP considerations when collaborating with other players in the industry.

We hope to see you there! Find out more on the Protein Production Technology website below.

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