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Future Food-Tech Alternative Protein Summit 2022

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Morrison & Foerster is proud to sponsor the Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins Summit, June 21-22, 2022 at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. The summit connects global food leaders to map out the future of protein and explore new approaches to scaling novel technologies. Now in its second year, the program will feature debates, panels, and presentations as well as opportunities to taste the future of food at the iconic Taste Lab and cook-off session.



Morrison & Foerster is proud to sponsor the Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins Summit, June 21-22, 2022 at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. The summit connects global food leaders to map out the future of protein and explore new approaches to scaling novel technologies. Now in its second year, the program will feature debates, panels, and presentations as well as opportunities to taste the future of food at the iconic Taste Lab and cook-off session.On Wednesday, June 22 from 1:45 pm to 2:30 pm EDT, MoFo’s Michael Ward, co-chair of the Food & Agriculture industry group, will moderate “Plant Sourcing: A Decision That Impacts Carbon, Nutrition and Biodiversity,” alongside panelists Maxime Saffon, Plant-Based Advisor at Nestle and Chris Theal, President and CEO at Phyto Organix. Discussion topics include:<ul><li>How important are farming practices to the overall sustainability rating of a crop? How does this compare to other areas of the supply chain, like transportation?</li><li>What benefits does sourcing locally offer over importing from abroad? What myths exist around local production?</li><li>Are we using the right varieties of pea or soy today?  Could other varieties deliver on high protein content or better taste and what will it take to implement these into mainstream agriculture? </li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.futurefoodtechprotein.com/register/">Register now</a> to meet and network with founders, investors, and food brands at the forefront of the future of alternative proteins.<hr>

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Michael (Mike) Ward is co-chair of the firm's Life Sciences + Healthcare Group, Patent Group, Intellectual Property Group, and Food + Agriculture Group.As co-chair of the Patent Group, Mike manages a team that includes 80+ Ph.D.s and 100+ attorneys and others with advanced scientific degrees in life sciences and related engineering disciplines. From small molecules and antibodies to gene editing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, MoFo has deep experience protecting some of the most important innovations in the life sciences and food and agriculture sectors.Life SciencesFor his work across the life sciences sector, Mike was named San Francisco Biotechnology Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America in 2020 and is recommended for his patent strategy and prosecution practice in LMG Life Sciences. He also led the team that was named 2022 Patent Management and Strategy Firm of the Year at the 2022 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards.Food + AgricultureRecognized as “one of the world’s foremost plant and agriculture IP lawyers,” Mike manages a wide range of intellectual property issues related to plants and plant products. He and his team advise clients on plant and plant utility patents; licensing agreements for plant IP; litigation in U.S. state and federal court and before the International Trade Commission; and regulatory approvals from the USDA, FDA, and EPA for gene edited and genetically engineered plants.Patent Strategy + ProsecutionMike is a Legal 500 US Hall of Fame lawyer for patent prosecution and is consistently named one of the leading IP lawyers by Managing Intellectual Property, Chambers USA and Chambers Global, and IAM Patent 1000.Mike works closely with many clients to develop and manage their patent portfolios. He helps clients identify, monitor, and assess the infringement risks of third-party patents. He also assists clients in preparing both offensive and defensive patent portfolios, with a particular emphasis on drafting patent applications that will be utilized in licensing and in litigation efforts.IP Due DiligenceFor venture capitalists seeking to invest in early- and mid-stage companies, underwriters involved in IPOs, and companies seeking to acquire or merge with other companies, Mike has managed extensive IP diligence. His work includes assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of patent portfolios, evaluation of freedom to operate issues, and strategic recommendations for maximizing the value of patent portfolios going forward.Mike also works closely with the IP Litigation Group on various litigation matters including patent interferences to determine the first-to-invent and patent re-examination work and actively participates in both mediation and arbitration proceedings on behalf of clients in the life sciences and food and agriculture areas.He is a frequent lecturer and speaker. Among numerous speaking engagements, Mike is the IP instructor at the UC Davis Licensing Academy and founded Morrison Foerster’s annual Harvard Biotechnology Club Fall Patent Law Course.Mike holds a Ph.D. in plant physiology (biochemistry) and an M.S. in agronomy from the University of California, Davis; a B.S. in biology from the University of California, Berkeley; and a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law. He was a post-doctoral fellow in plant molecular biology at the Harvard Medical School and the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he worked on the Arabidopsis genome project.

Future Food-Tech Alternative Protein Summit 2022

21 Jun 2022 - 22 Jun 2022