About Dr. Michael Kock
Dr. Michael Kock is an experienced intellectual property strategist and innovation catalyst with a focus on the global food system, holding over 20 years of experience in the field.
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Dr. Michael Kock currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Innovation Catalyst, where he leverages over two decades of experience to create and implement holistic intellectual property strategies that champion collaborative innovation, particularly aimed at expediting positive changes in the global food system. Previously, Dr. Kock was the head of intellectual property at Syngenta for over 10 years, following a decade as senior IP counsel at BASF. He holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology from Hamburg University, Germany, and a J.D. in law from Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. Additionally, Dr. Kock is a qualified European and Swiss patent attorney, bringing a robust blend of scientific and legal expertise to his roles.
About Inari
Inari, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, uses SEEDesign™ technology to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability, aiming to increase crop yields while reducing resource usage.