Maneuvering through Virtual Worlds: Are You Ready for the New Reality? (Palo Alto)

Once thought of as the stuff of amateurish virtual games, futuristic movies and imaginary science fiction, engaging in business in a virtual world or a metaverse is close enough to mainstream reality to mandate that we consider its consequences. Described as a shared, online, three-dimensional space where people can live, work, interact and connect virtually, these platforms pose incredible opportunities but also unending legal risks.

Join us for a 90 minute session where we will walk through a hypothetical example and have an interactive discussion about the legal issues that can arise. For example…

• Are you reviewing your strategy for IP registration and protection in a global, virtual world — including if and where you register your trademarks?
• How do you plan to manage the collection of personal data, and can it be monetized?
• What do you foresee as your key revenue drivers/business model in a virtual environment? Have you considered which IP you may license for NFTs and the terms of such licenses?
• With increased network security requirements by regulators, expanding vectors of attack and the heightened sophistication of cyberattacks, have you revisited your cybersecurity policy and data incident procedures recently?
• Have you created specific terms and conditions to govern interactions with business customers and individual consumers using your products/services?

Speakers:
Cynthia Cole, Partner, Baker McKenzie

Teresa Michaud, Partner, Baker McKenzie

Elaine Dai, Director & Associate General Counsel, Reality Labs at Meta

Agenda:

11:30 am – Registration, Lunch, Networking

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Program

Parking:

Complimentary parking is available on-site.