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Intellectual property (IP) is a vital asset for startups seeking to drive innovation and establish a competitive edge. A strong IP strategy is key to protecting innovation, enhancing a startup’s value, and attracting investors, but navigating the complexities of IP protection can prove challenging for emerging companies. Join Fish & Richardson Principals Michael Headley and David Hoffman for a discussion of how startups can build and protect their IP. Michael and David’s conversation will cover:
Building the right patent portfolios for startups and companies with limited budgets
Protection beyond patents: Are trademarks and copyrights worth pursuing for start-ups?
Common IP-related agreements, including employment, licensing, clinical trial, master service, and material transfer agreements
Provisions to watch out for and pitfalls to avoid
Real-world examples of what startups got right and wrong
Join us for an exploration of the most anticipated cases in the upcoming Supreme Court Term and their potential impact on in-house counsel. Our panel of legal experts will break down key cases involving corporate law, regulatory disputes, constitutional challenges, employment law, intellectual property, and other issues of interest. We’ll discuss how these rulings may shape legal strategies, compliance efforts, and risk management for businesses in 2024 and beyond. This session is essential for in-house counsel looking to stay ahead of emerging legal trends and prepare their organizations for the changing legal landscape.
Enjoy your learning in bite-sized chunks with these short TED-style talks. These compact sessions will leave you educated and inspired, all in 15-minutes! Emceed by Shahrzad Kojouri, Legal Counsel, TalentNeuron.
AI & Copyright: Who Owns the Creative Spark – Presented by Marcus Sim, Legal Counsel, Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.:
Analyzing copyright subsistence and infringement in a rapidly evolving landscape through a global perspective is only getting more difficult. With each passing day, more and more countries are developing AI strategies and laws. This TED-style talk will explore the complexities of AI and intellectual property, asking if AI-generated work deserves copyright protection, who owns the created work, and how to balance innovation with protecting artists' rights. Hear critical insights for how in-house lawyers can navigate the uncharted territory of AI and copyright.
Explore the intricate landscape and recent developments of trade secret enforcement by both the Department of Justice and private plaintiffs. This panel will cover key aspects of developing criminal and civil law, such as the surprisingly flexible standards for identifying trade secrets, enforcement mechanisms, and common challenges in prosecutions and litigation. Delve into key federal statutes including the Economic Espionage Act and the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, through insightful case studies demonstrating how these laws are used and gain an understanding of the latest trends and pitfalls in trade secret enforcement.
It is becoming more and more common for nonprofit organizations to be related to for-profit or 501(c)(4) entities and vice versa, all of which come with their own legal challenges. Join this engaging and insightful session to delve into the practical how-tos of creating related entities and sharing data, intellectual property, and even office space. Through an interactive skit, discover innovative strategies and best practices that will empower your nonprofit to maximize its impact and bring in more revenue or your for-profit to make a lasting impact in the charitable space.
In today’s digital world, the online presence and promotion of your brand is more important than ever. Join industry experts as they present case studies on the current legal environment and the risks of aligning your brand with online influencers, particularly on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Explore valuable insights from law department leaders, covering topics such as online brand protection best practices, responsible advertising to younger demographics, and crucial lessons derived from FTC enforcement actions and advertising case law.
With increased frequency, companies – their attorneys included – employ artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct their day-to-day work, and many are ignorant to the intellectual property (IP) issues this use creates. This three-part program will get in-house counsel up to speed on key IP issues through 1) a discussion from subject matter experts, 2) a rousing Q&A on the pros and cons of using AI to draft agreements or conduct legal research, and 3) an interactive workshop on AI legal issues, including work product ownership, AI washing, IP protection for AI output, and model clauses.
What considerations do companies need to focus on when expanding their products and services outside of the USA? Join this program to examine proposed structures for global expansions, the regulatory environment of various industries, employment practices, marketing and advertising, language challenges, and financial implications like repatriation of revenue and taxes. Hear from experts and join small group discussions to explore questions across regions and countries regarding taxes, treaties, labor laws, and many other factors that may arise from overseas growth. Walk away with practical guidance on how to expand into new markets.
