VP Jenna Matheny Featured on ABA Law Student Podcast!
The IP Career Path: Blending Law, Biotech, and Business Strategy with Jenna Matheny
Targeted for law students, but a great listen for anyone interested in technology transfer and biomedical innovation, Jenna discusses the innovation lifecycle from invention disclosure and patent strategy to regulatory approval (FDA) and commercialization. Topics include:
The Business of IP: The critical, often-overlooked importance of contracting and compliance in developing and licensing medical technology.
Finding Your Niche: Jenna's unique career path through university Tech Transfer offices, incubators, and accelerators—and how law students can get their foot in the door.
Beyond Science: The growing field of social innovation and how non-science majors can find rewarding IP careers focused on copyright and trademark.
Practical Law School Advice: Which broad-based courses (like securities and international tax) set you up for success, and the value of clinics and residencies.
