Executive Voice: Laura Schoppe

Executive Voice: Laura Schoppe

Laura Schoppe was born in Princeton, New Jersey, where her father attended graduate school, but her story actually starts years earlier. In the 1940s, her father’s family fled Spain during the Franco dictatorship, and then later her family emigrated from...
Executive Voice: Laura Schoppe

Is Filing a Patent Worthwhile?

Laura Schoppe, an expert in technology transfer, says, “It costs upwards of $20,000 to get a United States patent (mostly lawyer fees to write a strong patent) and over $100,000 for international coverage. Getting a patent just so you can say you have one is not...
Executive Voice: Laura Schoppe

Collaborating with Universities and Government Labs

Innovative organizations have long recognized the value of collaboration between well-matched partners. University and government labs can make particularly appealing partners, as they often have unique capabilities, expertise, and intellectual property (IP)...