Discover how to use patent law to move your innovation forward

Innovations in the Agrifood sector are costly, often require collaboration, and operate in a world where data, algorithms and product development reinforce one another. But how do you ensure your idea is not only protected, but also creates real value? In this webinar, you will hear from experts and entrepreneurs how to apply patent law effectively in collaborations, in the digital world and within strategic product development. You will gain insight into how patents not only provide protection but can also act as an accelerator in your innovation process.

15.00 – 15.05 | Opening

15.05 – 15.25 | Rinie van Helden, Dutch and European Patent Attorney, De Vries & Metman

• What is a patent

• Why and when to file a patent application

• Patent law in collaborations and digital contexts (algorithms)

15.25 – 15.40 | Harrie Schonewille, Managing Director VDL CropTeq Robotics

• What you can learn from existing patent publications

• Patents as a strategic part of product development

• Case example: patent approach within VDL CropTeq Robotics

15.40 – 16.00 | Q&A

By joining you will gain concrete tools you can apply directly in your work. You will learn how patents both protect and accelerate your innovation, how to avoid turning collaborations into legal minefields, and how to use existing publications as a smart source of knowledge. This webinar provides insights that help you reduce risks, add value to your product development and strengthen your position in discussions with partners and investors.

This session is valuable for:

• R&D managers working on new products and processes

• Entrepreneurs and executives of start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs in Agrifood

• Business developers and innovation managers entering collaborations with partners

• Legal officers and IP managers shaping patent strategies

New innovations within NXTGEN Hightech Agrifood deserve not only a place in practice, but also the right protection. Patent law is directly connected to the essence of NXTGEN: innovations that create faster, smarter and broader impact. By combining patent knowledge with technological progress in the sector, there is room to collaborate, reduce risks and enable international growth. This webinar demonstrates how legal frameworks do not slow down but actually contribute to accelerating, improving and broadening innovations within the ecosystem.

Participation in this webinar is free of charge.

Would you like to strengthen your innovation power with smart knowledge of patent law? Sign up for this interactive webinar and take home insights you can apply immediately in your daily practice.

Registration is open until Wednesday 22 October, 17.00 hrs.