Director Peter Jackman spoke on the “Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies and Management for Manufacturers” panel at the 3rd Annual 2023 AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit on November 13, 2023. Peter focused his discussion on recent updates and best practices to maximize IP protection and minimize invalidation and infringement risks.

Panel Overview
Companies in the bio-based products sector are pursuing a range of business models and technical approaches, including both biological and chemical conversion of bio-based feedstocks, and are at various stages in their life cycles. This panel featured firms illustrating a variety of these approaches at varying stages of maturity, with focus on the varying opportunities and challenges faced.