MichBio Webinar: Patent Application Strategies

By: Josh Sloat

Drafting Tips. Filing Insights. Long-Term IP

Strong patents don’t happen by accident — they are the result of smart strategies from the very start. Join MichBio’s IP & Legal Affairs Committee members, Dr. Ashley Sloat, President and Director of Patent Strategy here at Aurora, and Kristen Pursley, Intellectual Property Attorney/Registered Patent Attorney at Dobrusin Law Firm, for an engaging session on how to maximize the value of your patent applications.

This webinar will cover practical approaches to:

• Building stronger claim strategies
• Navigating continuation and divisional practice
• Writing effectively for different audiences — examiners, investors, and partners
• Avoiding common misconceptions about provisional applications

Whether you are preparing your first application or refining a broader IP strategy, this session will provide actionable insights to strengthen your intellectual property portfolio and ensure long-term leverage for your innovations!

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EDT)

About MichBio

Since 1993, MichBio has been driving bio-industry growth in Michigan by providing access to resources and information critical to success, advocating for policy decisions that support the long-term viability of the life sciences, and connecting the people, companies, and ideas necessary to create the next generation of bio-innovation. Ashley is a proud member of MichBio’s IP & Legal Committee, where she helps shape the legal frameworks supporting innovation.
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