The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the world's largest organization serving the professional and business interests of attorneys who practice in the legal departments of corporations, associations, nonprofits and other private-sector organizations around the globe.
Join fellow ACC SFBA members and our sponsor, Osborne Clarke for a CLE entitled "Unified Patent Court: Friend or Foe" followed by Sushi Making, Networking & Cocktails on Werqwise's beautiful rooftop terrace with an almost 360 degree view of the Bay Area.
The introduction of the Unified Patents Court (UPC) and Unitary Patent (UP) has had a significant impact on various industries, including the life sciences and healthcare sectors. These sectors, which heavily rely on patents for innovation and research, have had to navigate the added complexity brought about by the new system. It is crucial for in-house counsel managing international IP programs in these industries to stay up to date with the evolving landscape and effectively address the challenges and opportunities presented by the UPC and UP.
Join our experts for a discussion that will include topics such as:
Determine which patents are eligible for unitary patent protection under the UPC system.
Opt-out request to avoid the jurisdiction of the UPC? Evaluate risks of centralized revocation proceedings.
Litigation strategies that might work for enforcing patents under the UPC system. Consider where to bring infringement actions to leverage local divisions.
UPC case law and trends to monitor as the court begins operation with preemptive preparation.
Evaluate UPC system versus the existing European national court system. Leverage the central injunction procedure.
SPEAKERS:
Will James, UK Partner, Patent and IP specialist and head of Osborne Clarke’s UK Life Sciences and Healthcare sector
Dr. Andrea Schmoll, Germany Partner, IP and licensing specialist, Osborne Clarke
Tim Harris, UK Partner, Patent litigator, Pharma and Biotech specialist, Osborne Clarke
As the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution explodes and new AI tools flood the market, organizations are trying to find responsible ways to leverage AI while mitigating its risk. Complicating matters – the legal and regulatory landscape governing the use of AI remains unsettled. How can companies leverage AI responsibly in this environment? In this webinar, Peter Stockburger from Dentons will do a deep dive into the current legal landscape governing the use of AI in the US and globally, and provide specific tips and guidance from the trenches on how best to build a responsible AI governance program - regardless of sector, industry, or organizational size.
Participants will walk away with action items to implement, including acceptable use policy tips, sample contract provisions, governance planning insights, and issues to map around privacy and security.
Attorney Mike Burns will present on preparing for and avoiding common pitfalls in merger & acquisition transactions. Mike will describe the typical life cycle of a transaction, common deal structures, engaging outside advisors, preparing for due diligence, frequently negotiated purchase agreement terms, closing mechanics, and top reasons why problems arise in transactions.
This presentation will be beneficial for individuals seeking to understand the essential elements of how deals are organized, negotiated, and closed, and why preparation is key to ensuring an efficient and successful transaction.
Please join us on Thursday, October 26th, at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel for an event with Greg Derin and Bruce Isaacs hosted by ACC and Signature Resolution.
Greg and Bruce, two experienced mediators and arbitrators, will engage in an interactive dialogue regarding what corporate counsel should consider as the use of generative artificial intelligence programs become more available and proliferate. They will use recent developments in copyright as a paradigm for the opportunities and challenges of AI.
ACC SD and Cooley invite you to a discussion about the special issues and considerations relating to executive compensation and employee benefits that arise in the context of mergers, acquisitions and similar transformative corporate events.
Topics covered will include 2023 market trends, share reserve utilization strategies, managing varied stakeholder interests, Section 280G parachute payments and navigating compensation disclosure scenarios. (1 MCLE General credit)
9:00 a.m Panel 1: investigating and defending against allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other improper and/or unlawful conduct in the workplace – Fisher Phillips
10:15 a.m. Panel 2:The Impact of WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes on Hollywood – Greenberg Glusker
The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes have ushered in a new era of labor relations in Hollywood. We’ll discuss what led to this impasse, the issues on the table, and how the resolutions are likely to impact production going forward.
11:30 a.m. Panel 3: Recent Settlements and Appellate Decisions on Sports and Entertainment Cases.” Signature Resolution
Please join us on the Zoom platform for our ACC-SFBA employment law consultation for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. This event is presented by Cozen O'Connor and organized in conjunction with the Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco (JDC).
FRIDAY, DEC 01, 2023
The afternoon will consist of:
12:00pm: Lunch Delivery & Introductions
12:15 - 1:45pm: Volunteer Training (CLE #1: 1.5 hours California Credit)
1:45 - 2:00pm: Breakout Room Prep Time for Volunteers
2:00 - 2:15pm: Non-Profit Introductions
2:15 - 4:00pm: Consultations
4:00 - 4:15pm: Break
4:15 - 5:15pm: "Hard to Get" CLE Happy Hour (CLE #2: 1.0 hour California Credit)
The event starts with a virtual CLE training session entitled "Employment Law Legal Audit for Nonprofit Organizations", by Cozen O’Connor, to update ACC members on employment law in California. Next, members will be placed into small teams (with one or two other attorneys) to meet with their assigned nonprofit clients. Teams will have a couple hours to help their clients identify employment law issues and to counsel their clients. Cozen O'Connor employment attorneys will be standing by to assist with challenging questions.
All ACC members are welcome, regardless of your level of experience - you do not have to be an employment attorney to participate, and you are not required to provide pro bono services to your assigned clients after this event.
Examples of the types of non-profits these events have helped in the past include:
An organization that empowers young mothers to complete their high school and post-secondary education and nurtures their children’s development
An organization that supported low-income families during the pandemic by distributing packages of education essentials
An organization that works on behalf of low-income immigrants and refugees through advocacy, education, legal services, and other community-based services
We will close the day with the "Hard to Get" CLE Happy Hour. Cozen O'Connor will host a wine & cheese reception at your desk and offer an Elimination of Bias CLE entitled "The Supreme Court Struck Down College Race-based Student Admission Policies:
Are Employer DE&I Programs Next?".
Please join us at The Country Club in Costa Mesa on October 19th at 5:30 p.m. for an exciting workshop with Kimberly Roush, Founder of All-Star Executive Coaching and a Forbes Speaker, to discover who you are when you are BIG! BIG isn’t about ego, title, or money, it’s about who you are when you’re most resourceful in your career. BIG is when you’re thriving!
There will also be a networking and cocktail reception. This is open to all in-house counsel. Please invite your fellow in-house colleagues! This event is sponsored by the ACC SoCal Works and Membership Committees.
