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Technology is driving resurgence in M&A activity! Following up on June’s M&A program, this program dives into the intellectual property issues involved in Clean Tech, Green Tech, Internet, SaaS and Social Media M&A transactions. We target (i) the due diligence phase, to consider what to look for and how to review the intellectual property portfolio, (ii) the documentation phase, and how to capture what you want and protect from what you don’t, and (iii) transfer materials, so you capture all IP and properly file all transfer materials. This practical and informative program is geared to business and legal professional who are actively engaged in M&A activity.
Scott Greenburg of
K&L Gates LLP has once again assembled a top-notch faculty to address the many intricacies involved. Our faculty will address the key issues and answer your important questions.
Who Should Attend:
Attorneys
Executives
Small, Medium and Large Company Owners and Officers
Accountants
Bankers and Investors
Anyone Involved in the Development of a Company for Sale or Merger
Thursday, Sep. 8, 2011
| 1:00 | The Treacherous IP Landscape in M&A |
Defining the relevant IP portfolio of the target company: Patents, Copyright, & Trademarks, Plus Trade Secrets, Know-How, Domain Names and License Rights. Also, Cross Border Issues and Security Interests.
K&L Gates LLP
Fulcrum Legal Services PLLC
| 1:45 | Advanced Due Diligence: Rewards and Risks |
What can go wrong? Title issues with Registered and Unregistered IP; Assignability of IP Agreements; Open Source Software; Data Security; How to Deal With Existing IP Litigation; New Arenas: IP Underlying Social Media, SaaS and the Cloud
Fulcrum Legal Services PLLC
Perkins Coie LLP
| 2:45 | Drafting Strong IP Terms in M&A Transaction Agreements |
IP Terms in the Letter of Intent and the Acquisition Agreement: Documenting the Transfers, Representations and Warranties, Indemnity Terms, Insurance.
K&L Gates LLP
Former General Counsel and Secretary
InfoSpace Inc and Drugstore.com Inc
| 3:30 | Effective Management and Staffing of IP Due Diligence Teams |
Why is Effective IP Due Diligence More Important that Ever? What are the Risks for M&A Attorneys and Patent Attorneys? Obtaining the Necessary Attention, Input and Support from the Client and the Law Firm; What is an Appropriate Due Diligence Team? How Long Does it Take? How can Clients be Surprised?
Fulcrum Legal Services PLLC
Perkins Coie LLP
| 4:15 | Panel on Unique Transactions + Q&A: |
Growing Importance of Patent Monetization; Buying Just a Technology or a SaaS Offering; Buying a Business Unit and Transition Service Agreements
Fulcrum Legal Services PLLC
Perkins Coie LLP
K&L Gates LLP
Former General Counsel and Secretary
InfoSpace Inc and Drugstore.com Inc
G. Scott Greenburg, Program Chair, is a corporate/securities partner with K&L Gates LLP with more than 25 years of experience in venture capital, public offerings, corporate governance, intellectual property and technology issues, mergers and acquisitions, complex commercial transactions and international product distribution.
Kurt Becker is the founder of Fulcrum Legal Services PLLC, a boutique law firm focusing on commercial transactions and, in particular, on IP and technology transactions. Prior to founding Fulcrum, he served in Chief Counsel positions at Intellectual Ventures LLC from 2006-13.
Bruce E. Dick, a partner with Perkins Coie LLP, has been practicing business law for more than 20 years, with a focus on companies involved in energy or technology industries. He has extensive experience in business legal transactions ranging from formation of corporations, LLCs, and joint ventures; negotiating distribution and sales contracts; and handling asset and stock purchase and sale transactions.
Alesia L. Pinney is former general counsel and secretary for InfoSpace Inc. She was appointed to these positions in July 2009. She represented InfoSpace on legal and operational matters and played a pivotal role in developing and implementing the Company’s corporate strategy.
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