From Draft to Grant - Navigating the Patent Application Life Cycle

BioBites: From Draft to Grant – Navigating the Patent Application Life Cycle

Hosted by the BioEscalator and delivered by Impact IP, this BioBites lunch & learn takes you on a practical, jargon-free journey through the full life cycle of a patent application, from drafting and first filing to the international stage and beyond.

Whether you're preparing your first application, managing a licensed one, or approaching the end of the PCT International Phase, you’ll pick up strategies to:

• Maximise your chances of securing strong claims
• Minimise costs and procedural hurdles
• Unlock your invention’s commercial potential

Packed with real-world examples, tips, and proven tactics, this session will help you optimise outcomes at every stage of the patent process.

Event details

Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Location: BioEscalator, Innovation Building, OX3 7FZ

Light lunch provided.

About BioBites

BioBites is the BioEscalator’s lunch-and-learn series, serving up bite-sized wisdom for building biomedical ventures. Each session brings together founders, researchers, and innovators over lunch to explore the practical skills that fuel biotech success.

About the Host

The BioEscalator is the University of Oxford’s biomedical innovation hub, helping early-stage life science ventures grow and thrive through access to labs, expertise, and community.

We host regular events that connect researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors across Oxford’s innovation ecosystem.