Commercialization Clinic

Next Available Date: April 9! 

Are you a builder, researcher, and founder who is ready to think seriously about commercialization, but not sure where to start? The Commercialization Clinic is an open, conversational space hosted by Anthony Reza Razavi once a month to drop in and explore the questions that matter most:

• When is the right time to file for IP protection?
• How does publishing impact my ability to secure IP protection?
• How do I bridge the gap between lab proof-of-concept and industry-ready prototype?
• How can I clearly differentiate my solution from existing alternatives?
• What types of partnerships could accelerate commercialization?
• How do I decide between licensing my technology to an existing company vs. forming a startup?
• How do I know if I’m “investor-ready”?
• What milestones make a technology attractive for licensing or acquisition?

Surrounded by a curated collection of standout patents—hand-selected by the university's own commercialization team—you’ll be immersed in real examples of ideas that made the leap from concept to impact.

What to Expect

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a working session. Bring your ideas, early-stage inventions, or half-formed questions. Whether you're refining a disclosure, exploring startup pathways, or simply trying to understand how intellectual property fits into your work, this monthly clinic was designed to help you on your startup journey.

You’ll walk away with:

• Clearer next steps on patents and IP strategy
• Insight into how commercialization actually unfolds
• Practical guidance grounded in real industry and academic experience

Meet Your Host

At the intersection of discovery and deployment, Anthony Reza Razavi leads the Life Sciences Innovation team at UC San Diego, bringing a rare combination of scientific expertise and commercialization experience. He has a diverse background as a scientist, business development and operations professional in pharmaceutical industry, startups and as a tech transfer and corporate partnership professional in academia. He worked previously at the Foundation Venture Capital Group, where he gained experience in the investment and management of Startups in the Life Sciences.

When is the Commercialization Clinic? 

The Commercialization Clinic hosted by Anthony Reza Rezavi at the Patent Studio is open once a month for the following office hours: 

Second Thursday of the Month |  3-5 p.m.
Design & Innovation Building, Patent Studio, Room 451

No appointments necesary. Drop-ins welcome!