As part of the CEDENNA Seminar Series, distinguished lawyer Fernando Fernández gave an interesting talk on Patent Law, aimed especially at scientists and researchers. The event took place on Thursday, August 31, and focused on providing a comprehensive understanding of patenting processes and their legal implications.
During the presentation, the expert thoroughly examined the fundamental elements surrounding the patentability of an invention, clarifying essential concepts. Topics included the definition of an invention patent, its structure, its scope of protection and the requirements for an invention to be eligible for patenting.
Participants valued the knowledge shared, highlighting its usefulness in the process of patenting their own scientific developments. Fernández’s presentation provided a solid foundation for understanding the intricate world of patents, allowing attendees to acquire tools they can use in their efforts to protect their innovations.
In addition to the technical aspects, Fernández also covered basic procedural aspects of the patenting process, as well as the legal status of inventors working in collaboration with Universidad de Santiago (Usach). To conclude, the lawyer offered a brief but informative introduction to the legal issues linked to technology transfer.
Fernando Fernández holds a degree in Law and Social Sciences from Universidad Diego Portales, a Master of Laws from the University of Chicago and a Master’s in Innovation, Technology and the Law from the University of Edinburgh. He has served as Legal Advisor to the State Modernization and Digital Government Unit and as a researcher at the Center for Computer Law Studies of Universidad de Chile. He currently teaches Contract Law at Universidad Diego Portales and has taught graduate courses at Universidad de Chile.
