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Step by Step Bioentrepreneurship — Book Contribution

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In October 2019, the book “Step by Step Bioentrepreneurship: A Roadmap for Biotechnology Founders and Investors” was published — and our Managing Partner Erdem Mümtaz Hacıpaşaoğlu contributed a chapter from a legal perspective. The book is the first of its kind in Turkey and was edited by Prof. Dr. Işıl Kurnaz and Dr. Sevgi Salman Ünver (published by Aba Yayın).

The central thesis of the book was clear: biotech entrepreneurship requires a distinct legal vocabulary that goes beyond classical startup law — covering patents, clinical-research authorizations, government incentives, and industry collaboration.

Mümtaz’s contribution

From a legal lens, the chapter covers in depth incorporation choices for biotech ventures, IP strategy, clinical-research authorizations, and industry–startup collaboration agreements.

Target audience

The book was designed as a reference for graduate students interested in bioentrepreneurship, academics, angel investors, industrialists, incubation centers and technology-transfer offices.

Highlights from this book

  • Subject: Entrepreneurship and investment in biotech
  • Legal layer: Incorporation, IP, clinical-research authorizations
  • A first in Turkey: The first roadmap book in its field

You can watch the book’s promotional video on YouTube.

Author

  • Erdem Mümtaz Hacıpaşaoğlu

    Mümtaz is the Managing Partner of Vircon Legal, which he founded in 2016. He advises founders, investors and operators on financing rounds, M&A, cross-border incorporations and regulated verticals — including crypto-asset infrastructure, fintech and games — bringing a former startup founder's perspective to every engagement.

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Published: 8 October 2019 · last updated: 12 June 2026
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and practices may have changed since the publication date. For specific situations, please consult Vircon Legal.
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