Senniger Powers Sponsors BIO 2005 in Philadelphia

Leading national IP firm supports biotech community by sponsoring industry’s premier event

ST. LOUIS (May 31, 2005) — Senniger Powers, a leading national intellectual property law firm based in St. Louis, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) 2005 Annual International Convention in Philadelphia, June 19-22. BIO is the international biotechnology community’s largest annual meeting.

"We’re proud to sponsor such a worthwhile event," says Ed Hejlek, managing partner of Senniger Powers. "Since the biotechnology community plays an integral role in our industry, we feel it’s important that IP firms do their part to help support BIO’s mission."

This year’s convention will feature greater overseas representation than ever before, with two international plenary sessions, country seminars with 16 countries presenting the latest developments in national biotechnology policies, and a Ministerial Seminar with federal level ministers from at least 4 countries. BIO will host a record number of high ranking international dignitaries leading national delegations from more than 60 countries.

The program includes more than 150 educational sessions and workshops on topics including industrial and environmental applications, finance, science, manufacturing, food and agriculture, vaccines and business development, as well as over 1,000 speakers.