Events
Event Invitation | From Idea to IPO: Own Your Rights Every Step of the Way | Tuesday, 17 March 2026
We are delighted to invite you to a focused legal conference designed for researchers, entrepreneurs, and start-ups within the EPFL ecosystem as well as for established companies navigating innovation and growth.
Join us for a dynamic 90-minute session where our legal experts will provide concrete answers to frequently asked legal questions and foster networking and exchange between entrepreneurs at all stages of development.
Highlights of the Programme:
Track 1: Intellectual Property & Innovation Strategy
Our Goal: help founders understand, secure and leverage IP from day one.
- IP as a Business Asset
- Employee & Freelancer IP Rights
- Trade Secrets vs Patents
- Domain Names & Trademarks
- Open Source vs Proprietary Software
Track 2: Corporate Structure & Investment Law
Our Goal: guide entrepreneurs in structuring legally sound businesses and fundraising compliantly.
- Choosing the right Legal Structure
- Founders’ Agreements
- Convertible Loans & Investor Rights
- Swiss Tax Considerations for Start-up Financing
Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
⏰ Time: Reception from 5:30 pm, conference starts at 6:00 pm
📍 Location: EFPL Innovation Park, Conference Room Uranus, Building D, Ground Floor, Lausanne
Register here. Places are limited. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
