ACC MN CLE Program + Happy Hour at IDS Center

Join us at noa in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, for a late-afternoon CLE program and happy hour with ACC colleagues.

Trade Secrets vs. Patents: Determining the Best Protection for Your IP

While patents and trade secrets each offer protection for intellectual property (IP) assets, they differ in several key aspects, including the nature and duration of protection offered, the criteria for obtaining them, and the means of enforcement. Understanding these distinctions equips businesses and innovators to make informed decisions on how to most effectively protect their IP.

During this presentation, Fish & Richardson attorneys Craig Deutsch and Kiersten Batzli will compare and contrast patents and trade secrets, including how to obtain and enforce them and how to determine which is best for your IP. Craig and Kiersten's discussion will cover:

     •  The basics of patents and trade secrets     
     •  Strategic considerations for securing IP protection.

AGENDA
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Check-in and refreshments
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | CLE program
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Social hour

Admission is free and open to ACC members and to in-house counsel first-time guests. 1.0 Standard CLE credit is pending in Minnesota. 

Validated parking will be provided for the IDS Center Ramp if so requested during registration.

Thanks to our sponsor, Fish & Richardson P.C.!