Past Events and Recordings
New England Section of Optica Event on Reflections on Starting and Running a Photonics Company
March 21, 2024
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) promise improvements in size, weight, power, cost, and functionality compared to bulk/discrete optics and photonics for several applications. As...
Giovanna Fessenden Fairbank Speaking at the Boston Bar Association's IP Year In Review Conference
March 21, 2024
Giovanna Fessenden-Fairbank, Counsel and Digital IP Specialist at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, participated as a speaker at the Boston Bar Association’s annual IP Year in Review...
RECORDING: Generative AI: A Gold Mine for Accelerated Development or a Risk of Copyright Infringement?
March 6, 2024
The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized content development. AI content generators use AI models created by detecting patterns and relationships in...
New England Section of Optica Event on "System-aware PIC Design for LiDAR, Quantum, and Telecom Applications"
December 14, 2023
This talk will present a system-aware photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design approach. Our discussion will focus on the innovative capabilities of the VPIphotonics Design Suite,...
Technology Commercialization Teaming Event
December 4, 2023
Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds was a proud sponsor of the UMass Lowell and HEROES event on "Technology Commercialization Teaming Event." President and Principal, Mark Solomon...
RECORDING: Savvy Patenting Strategies for Entrepreneurs
November 15, 2023
Your start-up company needs to protect its innovations to break into the market and grow market share, and a strong patent strategy is one of the key components to success. How will...
Partnerships for Health: Stories from the Diagnostics and Medtech Space
November 8, 2023
The panel will explore differences and similarities in consulting for and starting a business in Germany and starting up such business in the U.S. James Downs will talk about his experience...
Deirdre Sanders is Speaking at the National Academy of Inventors Northeastern University Chapter Board Meeting
October 26, 2023
Deirdre Sanders, Principal at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, will be a guest speaker at the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Northeastern University Chapter Board Meeting at Northeastern...
Federal Bar Association of Massachusetts IP Section Panel
October 19, 2023
Join the FBA of Massachusetts IP Section on October 19, 2023, from 2:30 to 4:30 for a presentation at the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts entitled &ldquo...
RECORDING: Startup Funding for Medical and Healthcare Innovations
October 12, 2023
You have a great idea and a terrific team for your medical or healthcare innovation. As you take the next steps toward building your startup company, you are thinking about raising...
Getting from Here to There - Advancing Your Sustainability Solution
September 19, 2023
The UMass Lowell Innovation Hub and Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds are hosting a one-night-only experience geared toward startups and small businesses in the green tech and sustainability...
TEDx Berkshires
July 22, 2023
Giovanna Fessenden, Counsel and Digital IP Specialist at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, is the Co-Organizer, Executive Producer, and Curator of the TEDx Berkshires event that took...
MDG Boston Holiday Party
December 10, 2025
$300 Sponsorship Table: Includes a complimentary ticket for a guest (= 2 total free registrations), approximately 3 minutes of microphone time for introductions, and branding on MDG...
RECORDING: How to Evaluate Your Patents for Investor Interest
November 18, 2025
This event is designed for startups, entrepreneurs, and inventors who want to understand how potential investors view and value IP portfolios, including patents, trademarks, and trade...
RECORDING: Open-Source AI in the GenAI Era: Legal Risks, Compliance, and Commercial Use
October 16, 2025
Join leading legal and technology experts for a timely webinar exploring the rise of open-source generative AI. We’ll cover the latest model breakthroughs, compare open-source...