Marshall Byrd

Company: CureVac

Job title: Senior Director IP Management

Seminars:

Panel Discussion: Timing Patent Filings to Maximize Lifecycle Value & Market Impact 1:50 pm

Explore timing tactics to extend exclusivity and avoid lifecycle gaps across development and commercialization Examine how lengthy development timelines, especially for advanced therapies, impact optimal patent filing and Loss of Exclusivity (LOE) strategy Learn when to file to support pricing, market entry, and extension eligibility from seasoned IP leadersRead more

day: Day One

Audience Discussion: Planning for the Patent Lifecycle to Anticipate Exclusivity Gaps & Assess the Relevance of the Patent Cliff 2:35 pm

Share how teams map exclusivity across clinical, regulatory, and IP timelines. Highlight proactive approaches to preventing or mitigating the patent cliff where relevant. Discuss when the patent cliff may be less of a concern for advanced therapies and identify other risks and blind spots in exclusivity planning.Read more

day: Day One

Panel Discussion: Aligning Legal and Scientific Teams to Unlock Stronger Patent Claims 9:45 am

Learn practical approaches to coaching scientists for clearer, claim-ready disclosures Explore strategies for drafting patent claims that address the unique scientific and legal challenges across advanced therapy modalities Hear real-world stories where misalignment created challenges and how they were overcomeRead more

day: Day Two