December 17, 2025 11:00

Upcoming Webinar: Patents for entrepreneurs - part 1 of 2

Are you a tech entrepreneur, CTO or CEO with growth ambitions? Do you want to learn more about how your company can maximize business value from your ideas, technology, and innovations?

In our webinar “Patents for Entrepreneurs,” serial founder Ola Wassvik breaks down how startups like yours can use smart patenting to win investor trust, keep copycats at bay, and stay focused on building.

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An entrepreneur's lessons from managing 300 patent families‍

In this session, Ola shares what he wishes he knew starting out. As a founder and former CTO of a deep-tech company with over 300 patent families, he’ll walk you through the real-world dos and don’ts of patents.

If you want to turn IP and patents from a headache into a strategic advantage, this is your shot.

Join us on December 17 at 11:00 AM CET. Sign up below to save your spot.

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First to file wins

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FAQ about patents

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