BCLT-Oregon Start-Up Series: (Session 3) Chain of Title

Session 3: Chain of Title
BCLT Life Sciences Law & Policy Center
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. | B-CLE

0.50 General CLE Credit Available

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A clear chain of title is essential for protecting and leveraging patent rights—but it’s often overlooked. Join us as Priscilla Dodson from Covington for a practical, engaging session that demystifies the concept of “chain of title” in intellectual property law. Through real-world examples and legal insights, this program will explain why tracking patent ownership matters and how to avoid common mistakes that can derail IP enforcement, licensing, or due diligence.

Perfect for legal teams, in-house counsel, IP managers, and anyone handling patent assets, this session will give you the tools to secure and verify patent ownership the right way.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand what a “chain of title” is and why it’s crucial for patent valuation and enforcement
• Distinguish between patent assignments and licenses—and why the difference matters
• Avoid pitfalls such as missing inventor assignments, late recordation, and incomplete ownership
• Apply best practices for clean and timely patent transfers
• Navigate real-world legal scenarios, including co-inventorship and employment-based IP issues

Speaker(s):

Priscilla Dodson, Covington & Burling