UC San Diego Horizon with Qualcomm & The Inventors Patent Academy
Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PDT
Design and Innovation Building, 208 · San Diego, CA
About this event
Event: Join UC San Diego Office of Innovation & Commercialization for an engaging panel discussion focused on helping innovators protect their ideas and successfully navigate the path from research to commercialization. Food: Light refreshments, beverages & coffee provided by Bird Rock Cafe, sponsored by Qualcomm The panel: will feature leaders from government, industry, academia, and one of the nation's leading technology law firms, who will share real-world insights on protecting innovations, building strong IP strategies, and bringing new technologies to market. Moderator Shane Moise, Director of Horizon Accelerator UC San Diego Office of Innovation & Commercialization Panelists: Focus of the panel: Qualcomm’s TIPA, USPTO services, UCSD OIC services, and WSGR services: Offer valuable insights into protecting innovations, navigating the IP landscape, and successfully bringing research and ideas to market. Ram Kishnan, Global IP Ecosystem Development Lead, Qualcomm Hin Au, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR) Didem Badaroglu, Ph.D-EE and M.Sc.-Industrial Management, UC San Diego-Innovation and Commercialization Manager | European Patent Attorney Who Should Attend: This event is open to UC San Diego students, faculty, researchers, staff, science & business professors, campus partners, startup founders, and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in learning how to protect and commercialize their innovations. Note: Following the panel discussion, registered attendees will have the opportunity to participate in 10-15-minute one-on-one office hours with UC San Diego staff Dr. Nora Safa, Senior Manager | Technology Innovation & Commercialization | Rady Executive MBA ‘27 | UCSD to discuss commercialization resources and next steps for their innovation journey.
Event details
- Date and time
- Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PDT
- Venue
- Design and Innovation Building, 208 · San Diego, CA
- Category
- Food & drink
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- September 29, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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