Weekly Roundup – July 7, 2022 

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Michael Kasdan, Partner at Wiggin and Dana, recently published an article The Patent vs Trade Secret Decision and Basics of Setting Up a Trade Secret Program.

The regimes of patent protection and trade secret protection, in many ways, rest on opposite foundational philosophies – whether to opt to disclose your invention and seek patent protection or keep things under wraps and opt for trade secret protection is an important early decision.

Here is some practical information from their Trade Secret Group comparing the two regimes and addressing what organizations should keep in mind when putting together a Trade Secret Program.
For more information, click here.

Now in its 15th year, the Marcum Tech Top 40 is the premier awards program recognizing Connecticut’s fastest growing technology companies. The awards recognize technology leaders in six industry sectors that reflect the state’s technology landscape:

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Energy, Environment, or Green Technology
  • IT Services
  • Life Sciences
  • New Media, Internet, or Telecommunications
  • Software

Tech Top 40 companies are both privately and publicly held, must have $3 million in annual revenue, and demonstrate a record of revenue growth in the past four years. Companies can also apply for the Accelerator award designed for companies that successfully scaled to $3 million in revenue in fewer than three years.

Apply for a chance to be recognized as Marcum’s top tech company in Connecticut!

Applications are due Monday, July 11, 2022.

This year’s awards selection will include a virtual event and awards ceremony on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
 
Your Participation Requested:
Biotech Skills Training Survey
The University of New Haven is looking to design a training program for reskilling or upskilling individuals seeking to enter the growing biotechnology industry in Connecticut. Please fill out this survey so they can identify the most desirable skills for this program. They will be applying for a CareerConneCT grant to fund this work; if you are looking for skilled workers and are interested in partnering with them, there will be a place to indicate this interest in the survey.
 
Nucleate is a nonprofit, non-dilutive entrepreneurship program for aspiring biotech startup founders. Their equity-free Activator program supports companies that tackle the biggest challenges in human health and sustainability.

Interested in applying your leadership skills to advancing Nucleate’s mission? Nucleate New Haven is currently recruiting for their leadership team. Please see here for available position descriptions, and apply to their leadership team here!
Michael A. Invernale, PhD, an entrepreneur and SBIR/STTR expert, will hold monthly office hours to advise small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking SBIR/STTR resources, training and assistance. This is a complimentary service,sponsored by CTNext, an organization that develops programs and funding to help businesses grow in Connecticut.

Book a 20-minute appointment through the links below:

Wednesday, July 13 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. – University of Connecticut (Storrs) 

Wednesday , July 13 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Albertus Magnus College 

Wednesday , July 13 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Quinnipiac University

Thursday, July 21 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. – University of Connecticut (Stamford) 

Thursday, July 21 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. – University of Bridgeport

Check out the links below for more information on CTNext and how to become a part of their programs and utilize their resources:

The Greater New Haven Chamber’s 20th Annual Regional Health Care & Life Sciences Awards 

Wednesday, July 13, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

This regional event attracts over 200 health care practitioners, bioscience executives, researchers, purchasing managers, marketing professionals, external affairs managers, education administrators, and more! Hear…

ABCT 2023 Cohort Information Session 

Thursday, July 14, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Join us at this information session to learn first hand about the ABCT 2023 programs. Ask your questions in a virtual format. Hear about the new program plans for 2023. Talk to alums from the program and our…

Register Now! 

Nucleate Information Session 

Thursday, July 21, 6:00 PM

Build your life science venture! Nucleate’s program connects scientific trainees and business students with a world-class advisor network of startup founders, executives, venture investors, and renowned scientists.

Applications for teams will be released later in the year, open to a wide variety of backgrounds (ex.

PhD, MBA, MPH, JD, etc.), as well as opportunities to help expand the program.