Lisa Cowey

IPR and Technology Transfer Expert | META GROUP & ASTP

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Lisa is an intellectual property and technology transfer expert with more than 30 years of experience in innovation, research commercialisation and industry. She specialises in IP and licensing, technology transfer, commercialisation strategy and Proof of Concept (PoC) support.

With a PhD in Physics and extensive commercial experience in high-tech companies, Lisa has supported universities, research organisations, technology transfer offices and SMEs across Europe. She has led and contributed to major EU-funded initiatives focused on strengthening technology transfer capacity and bringing research and innovation to market.

Elio De Tullio

Managing Partner | De Tullio & Partners | Italy

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Elio is an intellectual property lawyer and industrial property attorney with extensive experience in IP protection, management and commercialisation. He specialises in trademarks, designs and patents, advising companies and SMEs on IP strategy, prosecution, enforcement and the international protection and exploitation of intellectual property rights.

He is the founder and Managing Partner of De Tullio & Partners and cooperates as an IP expert with organisations including the European Commission, WIPO and EUIPO. He is also an experienced lecturer and speaker on intellectual property matters at universities and international conferences.

Alessandra Baccigotti

Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Expert | University of Bologna / ASTP | Italy

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Alessandra is a knowledge transfer and innovation expert with extensive experience in intellectual property protection, patent portfolio management and research commercialisation. She specialises in IP management, technology transfer, Proof of Concept (PoC), university–industry collaboration and the management of EU and collaborative research projects.

Since 2013, she has held senior knowledge transfer roles at the University of Bologna and has served as an expert evaluator of Proof-of-Concept proposals for the European Research Council. She also contributes to European research and innovation policy through her work with ASTP.

Vojtěch Kadlec 

CBO & Co-Founder | UNICO Analytics, s.r.o. | Czech Republic

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Vojtěch specialises in technology transfer, innovation and the commercialisation of research results. He has practical experience in technology licensing, business validation and assessing the commercial potential of new technologies. He has participated in licensing transactions worth millions of CZK and the creation of several technology start-ups.

He holds a PhD in Economic Geography from Charles University in Prague, where his research focused on innovation, technology transfer and regional development. His academic work covers technology transfer, university–business collaboration, regional innovation systems, patent activity and the development and exploitation of knowledge. He is a Certified Practitioner in Technology Transfer (European Knowledge and Technology Transfer Society).

Alexander Sirois

Partner & Head of Adria Region | UNICO | Croatia

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Alex specialises in technology transfer, intellectual property, and the commercialisation of deep-tech innovations, supporting researchers, start-ups, and technology-driven ventures across CEE and the Western Balkans. His work covers research commercialisation, due diligence, IP strategy and valuation, business development, and investor readiness, helping teams bring innovations to market and prepare for licensing, investment, and industry partnerships.

Alex is a legal professional with academic experience across Europe, Australia, and Canada, holding a European master’s in law and economics specialising in innovation and intellectual property, a juris doctor and graduate certificate in international law, and a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology.

Vojtěch Nosek

Co-Founder & CEO | UNICO | Czech Republic

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Vojtěch has more than 10 years of experience in technology transfer and the implementation and commercialisation of technological innovations. He specialises in intellectual property from the perspective of its successful business exploitation, connecting research organisations, companies and investors and supporting the development of national and international innovation ecosystems.

He previously worked in technology transfer at the Czech Technical University in Prague, managing international research and start-up projects. He holds a PhD from Charles University and is an accredited member of the European Knowledge & Technology Transfer Society, with experience in international innovation projects and deep-tech evaluation.

Libor Lanč

Patent Attorney & Lawyer | PatentEnter s.r.o. | Czech Republic

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Libor has conducted more than 140 IP Scans for companies of different sizes and across a broad range of sectors. His experience includes the protection of technical solutions, trademarks and industrial designs, licensing and IP transfer agreements, IP ownership and collaboration arrangements, international patent procedures, and IP-related disputes.

He holds a master’s degree in law and legal science from Masaryk University and has specialised in intellectual property since 2019. He is accredited by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) as an IP Scan service provider under the Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund programme. He advises clients on IP protection strategies, contractual matters, and the management of intellectual

Vratislav Harabiš

Patent Specialist | PatentEnter s.r.o. | Czech Republic

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Vratislav is a patent specialist with a strong technical and academic background, focusing on patent matters across mechanics, electrical engineering, software, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He also has experience in medical technologies. Alongside his IP work, he is active in research and teaching at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Brno University of Technology, where he delivers lectures and practical classes.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in automation and measurement technology, a master’s degree in biomedical and ecological engineering, and a PhD in biomedical electronics and biocybernetics, completed in 2013. He began working in intellectual property during his previous role at the Technology Transfer Centre of Brno University of Technology.

Tatiana Fialová

Patent Specialist | PatentEnter s.r.o. | Czech Republic

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Tatiana is a patent specialist with expertise in patentability and prior-art searches, Freedom to Operate (FTO) analyses, and the preparation of patent and utility model applications. Her technical expertise enables her to work across different fields, including mechanical engineering and software. She is further developing her IP expertise through specialised studies at the Czech Industrial Property Office.

She has a scientific background in chemistry and food technology, which she studied at Mendel University in Brno. She gained practical research experience at the Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, where her work focused particularly on microbiology and PCR.

Filip Korbel

Patent Attorney & Team Leader | PatentEnter s.r.o. | Czech Republic

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Filip specialises in complex patent and utility model applications, including drafting patent applications and conducting comprehensive Freedom to Operate (FTO) searches. His main areas of technical expertise include the automotive industry, mechanics and software.

He studied mathematical engineering at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Brno University of Technology, providing him with a strong technical and analytical background for assessing complex inventions. He has also completed a specialised course in European patent law at CEIPI – Center for International Intellectual Property Studies.