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.
Government contracts and other federal funding agreements can provide companies with a reliable revenue source, brand visibility, and a way to accelerate their product road maps. With these benefits, however, also come unique rules and compliance obligations that may not be apparent on the surface.
Join us as we discuss the key compliance requirements companies encounter under various government contracts and other agreements – including Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) and Technology Transfer (“STTR”) awards, procurement contracts (FAR/DFARS), and “Other Transactions” – and how they differ from typical commercial relationships. The panel will examine and offer practical issue-spotting and risk mitigation tips on topics including:
Intellectual property protection;
Foreign ownership, control, and influence (“FOCI”) concerns;
Financial and accounting requirements;
Supply chain screening and oversight responsibilities; and
Labor/employment and ethical compliance obligations that accompany federal funds.
In-house practitioners will leave this session with an understanding of the key benefits and associated obligations and risks that accompany government contracts and funding agreements in order to better guide their management teams in thinking through the pros and cons of pursuing and accepting such funding.
Non-practicing entities monetize their patent portfolios not through offering products or services, but rather by asserting patents against practicing entities. Because non-practicing entities are not competitors and their practices do not fit a typical business mold, they can be difficult and expensive for companies – especially younger companies – to successfully handle. On September 14, join Principals Michael Headley and David Hoffman for a conversation about NPEs, including:
What NPEs are and who they target
What you should do when you get a letter (or worse – a suit) from an NPE
How to effectively advise management about the costs and risks of dealing with NPEs
Stories about the most extreme (and sometimes sanctionable) NPE behavior
Ideas, processes, and designs have intrinsic value. Protecting that value is crucial for individuals and businesses. In this presentation, we will provide an overview of the patent process from strategies to safeguard intellectual property to adeptly managing patent litigation disputes. This primer will equip and empower in-house counsel teams with best practices for handling patent issues in the corporate setting, allowing for informed decisions that align with company objectives.