Speaker Profile
Ph.D., J.D, Partner, Fenwick & West LLP
Biography
Kevin Kabler, Ph.D., provides strategic patent counseling and due diligence to clients at all stages of the business cycle in the life sciences industry. He analyzes and evaluates third-party patents for risk reduction from assertions as well as investment purposes. He also analyzes patent portfolios for assertion and enforcement purposes against third parties. Kevin has extensive experience in developing and managing patent portfolios for companies and institutions in the life sciences industry, including preparation and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications.
Session Abstract – PMWC 2019 Silicon Valley
Session Synopsis: This session will review key developments in IP law and their impact on patent strategy with a focus on precision medicine and immuno-oncology. The session will provide background and updates on patent eligibility (section 101), tradeoffs between eligibility and the ability to effectively sue infringers. In addition, discuss legal developments that impact patent strategy for antibody or TCR-based products.
