The Business Side of Patent Litigation in 60 Minutes or Less: Six Important Topics You Should Be Thinking About Now!

Patent litigation can have huge stakes for companies, both large and small, across a multitude of industries. Whether enforcing critical patents or defending your technology, a win or loss in court can have major and clearly recognized implications on your business. Outside of the courtroom, there are other, often overlooked business considerations companies should think about before, or when involved in, patent litigation. This includes:

1. Patent litigation as a necessary step in reaching a better business solution.
2. Pros and cons of offshoring patent ownership – today and tomorrow.
3. Pros and cons of litigation funding for both patentees and defendants.
4. Patent risk management entities and the coming of age of patent insurance.
5. Tax consequences of patent litigation and settlements.
6. The power of injunctions and exclusions orders.

In an hour or less, we will discuss all of these important topics and how they can influence your business strategy before, during or after patent litigation.

This program is approved in CA, TX and NJ for 1.00 General credit. This program is also approved in NY for 1.00 PM/PP credit and is Transitional and Nontransitional (appropriate for both newly-admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys).