This comprehensive program will provide an in-depth understanding of intellectual property issues that arise in corporate transactions, including the strategic role of intellectual property in a company and the many unique considerations that come into play. Learn how to assess intellectual property as a strategic asset and how to evaluate opportunities to monetize IP while avoiding costly missteps. Other essential topics addressed include IP portfolio review and management, licensing, valuation, and enforcement. An expert faculty with years of experience will also review joint development, bankruptcy, tax, and due diligence issues and provide practical guidance you can rely on daily. Covering issues that may arise across patent, trademark, and copyright law, this program is a must for all IP transactional attorneys.
Lecture Topics [Total time 12:20:20]
Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program.
- Opening Remarks and Introduction* [00:07:10]
- Designing, Creating and Pruning an IP Portfolio [01:18:05]
Mark A. Valetti, Karen N. Ballack
- Implementing an IP Licensing Program [00:59:20]
Mary Fuller
- Special Issues in Copyright and Trademark Law [01:17:00]
Dr. Lothar Determann, Beth M. Goldman
- IP Licensing Issues [01:18:50]
Christian H. Nadan, E. Lynn Perry, Thomas F. Villeneuve, David A. Randall
- Shared or Jointly Developed IP [01:01:15]
Philip Strauss, Jason Kipnis
- IP Issues for In-House Counsel [01:02:25]
Felix S. Sterling
- Tax Issues in IP Transactions [00:59:55]
Linda E. Carlisle
- Licensing and Bankruptcy Issues in IP Transactions [01:00:40]
Suzzanne Uhland, Stanton J. Lovenworth
- Due Diligence of IP Assets [01:16:55]
Marjorie M. Goux, Mark A. Valetti, David A. Randall, Tsan Abrahamson
- IP Transactions Concerning Data, Social Media and Online Assets [00:58:55]
Sean Hanley, Denise Vieira
- Common Ethics Issues in IP Transactions [00:59:50]
Heidi L. Keefe, David M. Simon
The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online:
- Creating an IP Value Chain to Support Business Objectives
Melvin C. Garner
- Buying and Selling Intellectual Property: Why, What & How
Gail H. Zarick, Peter C. Schechter
- Administering an IP Licensing Program
Alfred R. Fabricant
- Copyrights in Transactions: The Top Five Mistakes
Andrew Baum
- Cloud Computing: A Practical Framework for Managing Cloud Computing Risk
Andrew Baum
- The Open Source Definition
Andrew Baum
- GNU Public License, Version 3
Andrew Baum
- 'Safe Harbor' for Online Service Providers, Law360, March 19, 2009
Andrew Baum
- Used Software Sales and Copyright Exhaustion in Europe
Dr. Lothar Determann
- Trademark Issues in Business Transactions
Beth M. Goldman
- Special Issues in Copyright and Trademark Law
Clark W. Lackert
- Essential Elements of the License Agreement
Eric A. Prager
- Issues to Consider in Every License
Eleanor M. Lackman
- Critical Provisions for the Licensor
Eleanor M. Lackman
- Critical Provisions for the Licensee
Eleanor M. Lackman
- Intellectual Property Considerations for Strategic Alliances--Questions, Considerations and Putting the Information to Use
Carolyn L. Craig
- Assorted Agreements
Bret I. Parker
- Intellectual Property Tax Issues in Business Transactions
Linda E. Carlisle
- The Interplay Between Intellectual Property Rights and Bankruptcy
Debra A. Dandeneau
- Treatment of IP Licenses in Bankruptcy
Suzzanne Uhland, Stanton J. Lovenworth
- Conducting Intellectual Property Due Diligence in the Context of an Acquisition or Strategic Partnership
Judith L. Church
- IP Issues in Business Transactions Concerning Data, Social Media and Online Assets
Holly K. Towle
- Ethics Issues in Intellectual Property Practice
Eric A. Prager
- Common Ethics Issues in IP Transactions
Heidi L. Keefe
- Index to IP Issues in Business Transactions 2013
Presentation Material
- Designing, Creating and Pruning an IP Portfolio
Mark A. Valetti, Karen N. Ballack
- Implementing an IP Licensing Program
Mary A. Fuller
- Special Issues in Copyright and Trademark Law
Dr. Lothar Determann
- Special Issues in Copyright and Trademark Law
Beth M. Goldman
- IP Licensing Issues
David A. Randall
- Shared or Jointly Developed IP
Philip Strauss, Jason Kipnis
- IP Issues for In-House Counsel
Felix S. Sterling
- IP Issues for In-House Counsel
Felix S. Sterling
- Tax Issues in IP Transactions
Linda E. Carlisle
- Licensing and Bankruptcy Issues in IP Transactions
Suzzanne Uhland, Stanton J. Lovenworth
- Due Diligence of IP Assets
David A. Randall
- IP Transactions Concerning Data, Social Media and Online Assets
Sean Hanley, Denise Vieira
- Common Ethics Issues in IP Transactions
Heidi L. Keefe
Co-Chair(s)
Speaker(s)
Mary Fuller ~ Executive Director and Associate General Counsel, IP, Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Christian H. Nadan ~ Senior Director, Legal Services & Corporate Secretary, Actian Corporation
Felix S. Sterling ~ Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Trend Micro Incorporated
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