Novak Druce + Quigg LLP Speaks on Intellectual Property Law in Regenerative Medicine at the World Stem Cell Summit

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This morning, Novak Druce + Quigg LLP Partner Nicholas Zachariades Ph.D. spoke on “The Shifting Landscape of Intellectual Property Law and Its Impact on the Future of Regenerative Medicine” at the Genetics Policy Institute’s World Stem Cell Summit in Detroit.

“The Shifting Landscape of Intellectual Property Law and Its Impact on the Future of Regenerative Medicine”

During the discussion, Dr. Zachariades explored issues specific to stem cell research, including the ways in which social considerations impact legal issues in stem cell patenting and the reexaminations of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) stem cell patents. Dr. Zachariades also discussed how to initiate a patent reexamination, the impacts of reexamination on litigation and the importance of a well-executed patent application.

On Monday and Tuesday of the conference, Dr. Zachariades also hosted the “Demystifying Intellectual Property for Companies and Tech Transfer Offices” table at the “Conversations with Experts” luncheons. During the luncheons, conference attendees were able to ask for Dr. Zachariades’ insight into their own IP questions and issues.

Dr. Zachariades holds a Ph.D. in Cellular Immunology and has presented at both national and international scientific conferences. He was the recipient of many prestigious grants by the National Institutes of Health, the Cancer Research Institute and the Poliomyelitis Foundation. He was awarded a Major Impact Study grant for his work on HIV and neonatal vaccine responses. He holds a J.D. from the New England School of Law.

The World Stem Cell Summit, presented by the Genetics Policy Institute, is the global stem cell and regenerative medicine community’s flagship event. The Summit brings together scientists, patients, advocates, business people, investors, educators, ethicists, policy makers, and government representatives from around the world. It provides a unique opportunity to network, share knowledge, and collaborate with the best and brightest to tackle the field’s most important issues.

About Novak Druce + Quigg LLP

Novak Druce + Quigg LLP is a national law firm focused exclusively on complex intellectual property matters. With a renowned patent reexamination practice and nearly 80 attorneys and professionals in offices in Houston, San Francisco, Washington DC, and West Palm Beach, Novak Druce attorneys help our clients navigate the complexities of U.S. intellectual property law by securing, enforcing, and defending their intellectual property rights. Novak Druce has been named the #1 firm in the WORLDleaders International IP Awards - North America / Canada Patent Excellence for the past three years (2009, 2008 and 2007). The Novak Druce Centre for Professional Service Firms at Oxford University launched in October 2009. For more information, see www.novakdruce.com