We are thrilled to announce a series of the AIM-HI Accelerator Fund (AIM-HI) Legal Seminars provided by our Partners at Cooley. These workshops will focus on the following important topics for all entrepreneurs, especially early-stage biotech and life sciences companies. These seminars are provided via Zoom as complimentary educational programs for all current and future entrepreneurs.

Session I: Corporate Legal Basics

1:00-2:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, April 16

William DuVal, Special Counsel, and Lila Inman, Associate, will cover the basics of forming and running a company. This will include initial entity choice, initial equity grants and operational basics. Register here…

Session II: IP Protection for Startups

1:00-2:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, April 23

Drs. Bonnie Weiss McLeod (Of Counsel), Jordan Phelan (Associate), and Asako Kubota (Associate) will cover IP basics for start ups, including an overview of inventorship, ownership, patent exclusivity, life cycle strategies and freedom to operate. Register here…

Session III: Legal Pitfalls to Avoid

1:00-2:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, April 30

Building on Session I, William DuVal and Lila Inman will return and examine common legal pitfalls for startups through the lens of what types of issues could present a diligence problem when a company first raises external capital and has an investor perform due diligence. Register here…

Session IV: Life Science University Transactions & Licensing

2:00-3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, May 7

Stephanie Parker Palmer, Special Counsel, will cover key considerations in three common types of agreements with universities/research institutions: sponsored research agreements (SRAs), option agreements, and license agreements. Register here…

We at AIM-HI hope that the information shared will help propel your innovative technology and save patients’ lives. Thank you and we look forward to receiving your registration.