Dave Kappos Speaks at IP Watchdog’s “Innovation in the Age of COVID‑19” Webinar
April 15, 2020
On April 14, 2020, Cravath partner David J. Kappos spoke during the “Innovation in the Age of COVID‑19: The Future of Drug Repurposing, Diagnostics, Ventilators, Personal Protective Equipment and More” webinar, which was hosted by IP Watchdog. The webinar discussed innovation and product development driven by the COVID‑19 pandemic, particularly from U.S. research universities. Dave also spoke about policies that should be adopted to prepare for a future pandemic, and how firms and corporations can contribute to a collaborative global effort.
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