DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gxrjw6/ip_due_diligence) has announced the addition of the "IP Due Diligence and Freedom to Operate" conference to their offering.
The Organisation of an IP Due Diligence Project
- The Nature of the Deal
- The Acquisition Process
- Developing Comprehensive Checklists
Pieces of a Due Diligence Evaluation
- Evaluating the Patent Portfolio
- Mitigation of Risk
- Impacts on the Value of the Deal
DELEGATES AT THIS COURSE WILL
- Gain practical advice from highly-rated experts on how best to prepare for your due diligence project
- Learn to identify when a due diligence project is desirable and how to determine what its scope should be
- Discuss how to evaluate the patent portfolio to ensure as much transparency as possible
- Improve your understanding of the risks around ownership and learn how to minimise these risks
- Communicate due diligence results effectively whilst protecting confidential and privileged information
- Understand your obligations if the deal doesn't go through
Freedom to Operate:
TOPICS AT THE FREEDOM TO OPERATE MEETING INCLUDE
- Best Practices for Setting Up and Conducting a Freedom to Operate Analysis
- Validity and Infringement Analysis - European and US Perspective
- Use of Post-Grant Procedures under the AIA
- Wrestling the Chinese Dragon
- FTO Risks: Never Black and White
- Litigation Planning in the Context of FTO
DELEGATES AT THIS COURSE WILL
- Be prepared for the FTO questions that will be raised by your client/company when they want to use new technology or expand existing technology
- Understand which FTO questions you should ask, to make the most of your time and budget
- Discuss best practices for setting up and conducting a thorough analysis
- Gain valuable insight into infringement and validity analysis in Europe and the U.S.
- Take away practical advice on leveraging the European and U.S. systems to your advantage
- Learn to evaluate, minimize and communicate risk effectively
Speakers
IP Due Diligence
- Patrick Duxbury, Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co
- Kevin Fournier, IBM United Kingdom Ltd
- Timothy May, Finnegan LLP
- Darren Murley, Page White and Farrer
- Nicola Russell, Bristows LLP
Freedom to Operate
IN THE CHAIR
- Lori-Ann Johnson, Chamberlain Hrdlika
SPEAKERS
- Kevin Fournier, IBM United Kingdom Ltd.
- Timothy May, Finnegan LLP
- John Nevard, Cambridge Display Technology Ltd
- Benjamin Schröer, Hogan Lovells International LLP
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gxrjw6/ip_due_diligence
