LICENSING TO COMPANIES IN ASIA: THE STANFORD MODEL
Linda Chao
Senior Licensing Associate
Office of Technology Licensing (OTL), Stanford University
The Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) at Stanford University is one of the most active offices in the field of technology transfer from university to industry. In this seminar, Linda Chao will reflect on the patenting and licensing issues associated with working with companies in Asia. She will also present case studies describing Stanford technologies from invention disclosure through commercialization.
Linda is a Senior Licensing Associate in OTL and a registered patent agent. She manages a portfolio of over 250 inventions, including nanotechnology, photonic, semiconductor, and bioengineering technologies, and negotiates licenses with companies ranging from start-up ventures to Fortune 500 companies. Linda is also active in the Licensing Executives Society (LES), serving on various committees and as a speaker. Her technical and business experience includes microprocessor design at Digital Equipment Corporation, industry analysis at SEMATECH, and product marketing at Applied Materials. Linda received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a Master of Science in Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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