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Only One Theme Wave 4 | IP Strategy and M&A Planning for Global Strategic Partnerships in Life Sciences

From lab bench to boardroom — strategy changes everything.

 

About Only One Theme (OOT) : 

Only One Theme (OOT) is Venture Center’s focused knowledge-sharing series designed to deep-dive into one critical topic at a time. Each session brings domain experts to unpack complex themes relevant to startups, researchers, and innovation-driven organizations. 

About the Session :

In life sciences, global partnerships, licensing discussions, and investment decisions are deeply influenced by intellectual property strategy and M&A structuring. This session examines how organizations can align IP planning with growth, valuation, and cross-border strategic collaborations. 

Who Should Attend : 

  • Tech Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders
  • Researchers & Scientists 
  • Product & Innovation Managers 
  • Tech Transfer & Incubation Teams 
  • Deep -Tech and Engineering Innovators 

Session Details 

When : 27th February, 2026

Time : 11.30 AM -1.00 PM 

Mode : Hybrid (In - person @ Venture Center and Online via Zoom) 

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(Registration is free, but mandatory) 

Meet the Experts :

Madhuri Roy - Partner | Patent Counselling & Prosecution, Life Sciences | Cooley LLP

  • Career integrating deep scientific expertise with legal strategy
  • Trusted advisor to emerging and innovation-driven life sciences companies and their investors
  • Architect of robust, commercially aligned patent portfolio strategies
  • Specialist in patent drafting, prosecution, and high-stakes strategic IP counseling
  • Leads and defends complex IP due diligence across transactions and partnerships
  • Delivers critical FTO and patentability assessments to guide R&D and market entry
  • Advises on validity and non-infringement matters, including pre-litigation strategy

Rama Padmanabhan - Partner | Public & Private M&A, Cross-Border Transactions | Life Sciences & Technology

  • Strategic dealmaker advising on transformative mergers, acquisitions, and exits
  • Represents buyers, sellers, and boards through complex transaction landscapes
  • Drives cross-border deals across the U.S., Europe, China, and Southeast Asia
  • Advises life sciences and technology companies spanning biotech, pharma, medtech, and AI
  • Designs sophisticated acquisition structures, including options and milestone-based models
  • Interprets global transaction and investment trends as a frequent industry speaker
  • Recognized by leading ranking bodies for excellence in M&A

 

For Queries Contact : 

Mugdha Lele | 7410045652 | mugdha@venturecenter.co.in

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