Attorneys confront intellectual property issues frequently in the context of a variety of corporate, commercial, and other business transactions. By attending this program, you will acquire, update or refine an in-depth understanding of IP considerations as they arise in business transactions. The program will begin with a brief update of key developments and will explore the strategic role of IP in a company and its business transactions. Learn how to assess intellectual property as a strategic asset and how to monetize IP while avoiding costly mistakes. Expert faculty will also review joint development and shared intellectual property ventures, due diligence issues, and share best practices. This program – essential for all IP transactional attorneys – will cover issues that may arise across patent, trademark, and copyright law.
On January 7, partner Gayle Denman will join the panel "Nuts and Bolts of Due Diligence." After completing this session, participants will be able to:
- Develop and apply the IP due diligence plan
- Assess time and cost restraints and prioritize diligence activities accordingly
- Understand how to identify the business objectives and tailor the diligence strategy to those objectives
- Distinguish the key IP diligence issues and transaction "must haves"
- Understand the "must-haves" in any transaction
- Identify IP-related risks and necessary follow-up inquiries
- Conduct a structured review of company records, interviews, and database searches
- Evaluate post-closing consideration
By reference to a hypothetical acquisition fact pattern, participants will learn to identify red flags in due diligence, and determine what follow-up questions should be asked.