"Henry reflected on his upbringing, surrounded by family members in the entertainment industry, which imbued him with a profound appreciation for creativity. This creative foundation significantly influenced his enthusiasm for patent law, as he witnessed firsthand the impact of protecting innovations. As Henry eloquently put it, "Part of why I'm so passionate about what I do now is because I saw what [creativity] meant to them.""
"For me it was during my time as an electrical engineering student at Rutgers University that I discovered patent law reading a bulletin board posting and envisioning a fortuitous alternative to the engineering route. Henry, on the other hand, stumbled upon IP law when he realized that being a patent attorney was a viable career path after giving up on becoming a doctor because he was terrible in the lab setting, and couldn't bring himself to give injections to rabbits."
Henry Hadad is Chief IP Counsel and Deputy General Counsel at Bristol Myers Squibb. He transitioned into patent law after abandoning medical training due to laboratory difficulties and reluctance to perform injections. An upbringing in the entertainment industry cultivated a deep appreciation for creativity, which informs a commitment to protecting innovations. Musical experience, including buying a first guitar, provided analogies between artistic creativity and technological breakthroughs. The narrative examines the intersection of creativity and legal protection and addresses contemporary challenges confronting biopharma innovators within evolving intellectual property landscapes.
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