The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is holding its annual BIO International Convention this week in Washington, DC.  Founded in 1993, BIO is a nonprofit association seeking supportive biotechnology policies on behalf of more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, state and international affiliates, and related organizations, as well as providing business development services for many emerging biotech companies. 

As part of the Convention, more than 2,000 biotech companies, organizations, and institutions are expected to participate in the BIO Exhibition.  Patent Docs Donald Zuhn, Kevin Noonan, Sherri Oslick, James DeGiulio, Andrew Williams, Bradley Crawford, and Kwame Mensah will also be attending BIO as part of the MBHB contingent, and will be participating in BIO's blogger network throughout the week. Patent Docs readers who may be attending BIO this week are encouraged to stop by booth #4723 – Hall C to meet the Docs, at the times indicated below, and talk a little biotech patent law.

Tuesday, June 28

9:45 am – 1:00 pm — Bradley Crawford
1:00 – 3:00 pm — Sherri Oslick
3:00 – 5:00 pm — Kevin Noonan
5:00 – 6:30 pm — Sherri Oslick & Andrew Williams

Wednesday, June 29

9:45 am – 11:00 am — Andrew Williams
11:00 am – 1:00 pm — Donald Zuhn & Kwame Mensah
1:00 – 3:00 pm — Bradley Crawford
3:00 – 5:00 pm — James DeGiulio & Kwame Mensah

Thursday, June 30

11:30 am – 2:00 pm — Donald Zuhn & James DeGiulio

In addition, most of the Docs will be attending the MBHB reception at Fado Irish Pub, 808 7th St. NW, from 9:00 to 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 28.  There will Irish whiskey tastings at 9:30 and 10:30 pm and live music (sponsored by Patent Docs).  Additional information about the reception, including an RSVP for the event, can be found here.