Workshop description
This three-day workshop will involve a visit of ETN network members to IBM Research – Zurich in Rüschlikon, Switzerland, and comprise two aspects: one concerning the path to commercial exploitation of technical innovations in an industrial research environment and the other specifically covering the treatment of intellectual property. The first, more technical portion will allow PhD students to learn about future applications of photonic, micromechanical, and electronic devices as well as quantum information technology as envisioned by IBM Research. It will include a tour of the local state-of-the-art cleanroom and the highly shielded, so-called “noise-free” laboratories, as well as other facilities. An introduction will be given to innovation management, technology transfer, and in general the challenges of taking research innovation to the market from the perspective of a large corporation. It will include presentations and discussions with experts in these areas.
The second portion will be a more in-depth case study on intellectual property and patent writing. A practicing patent attorney will educate the ESRs on the different types of intellectual property, what can be protected and how, what constitutes a patentable invention, and the relative value of different sorts of inventions. Using an interactive approach, the participants will work through real-world examples, learning the structure of patents as well as details such as how to draft claims. Overall, participants will gain valuable insight into the operation of a world-leading industrial research laboratory and the path to market for innovations.
Program
Monday, 4 December 2017
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8:45 | Arrival & Registration Reception, IBM Research – Zurich |
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9:00 | Paul Seidler Opening remarks |
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9:10 | TBD “Overview IBM Research – Zurich” |
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9:30 | Stefan Filipp “Quantum computing with superconducting devices” |
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10:15 | Coffee break | |
10:45 | Thilo Stöferle “Room temperature quantum fluid of microcavity exciton-polaritons” |
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11:30 | Stefan Abel “Functional oxides for silicon photonics” |
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13:00 | Lunch | |
14:00 | Lab tour
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15:15 | Coffee break | |
15:45 | Cezar Zota “Materials science for next generation III–V devices” |
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16:30 | Gustavo Villares “CMOS-integrated III–V-on-silicon laser sources” |
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17:15 | Paul Seidler Remarks & announcements |
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17:30 | Adjourn |
Tuesday, 5 December 2017
Time | Speaker | |
8:45 | Arrival, Reception, IBM Research – Zurich | |
9:00 | Paul Seidler Remarks & announcements |
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9:15 | Gian Salis “Quantum spintronics using spin-orbit coupling” |
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10:00 | Rolf Allenspach “Towards nanomagnetic devices” |
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10:45 | Coffee break | |
11:15 | Erich Ruetsche “Business development: From ideas to making money” |
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12:00 | Felix Holzner “The story of the technology transfer start-up SwissLitho ” |
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12:45 | Lunch | |
14:00 | Patrick Ruch “Exploratory power management using redox flow” |
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14:45 | Emmanuel Delamarche “Point-of-care diagnostics 2.0” |
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15:30 | Coffee break | |
16:00 | Lab tour | |
17:15 | Paul Seidler Remarks & announcements |
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17:30 | Adjourn | |
18:30 | Dinner Guild house restaurant “Zunft zur Haue” |
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Wednesday, 6 December 2017
Time | Speaker | |
8:45 | Arrival, Reception, IBM Research – Zurich | |
9:00 | Sebastien Ragot “Introduction to IP with a focus on patents and patent claims” |
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10:50 | Coffee break | |
11:10 | Sebastien Ragot Participants turn theory into practice to draft claims for simple examples of inventions |
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12:20 | Lunch | |
13:30 | Paul Seidler Closing remarks |
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13:45 | End | |
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How to find us
Accommodations
Leoneck Swiss Hotel, Zurich
Promotion code “IBM–OMT” for special rate
Single room CHF 155 incl. breakfast. City tax CHF 2.50
Double room CHF 195 incl. breakfast. City tax CHF 2.50 p.P.
Reserve by 25 November 2017.
Fees and payment
Workshop fee CHF 250
Payment by invoice to be sent with confirmation.