Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC NortheastPlease join ACC Northeast and Finnegan's expert panel for a lively and informative discussion on tips and tricks to use when addressing due diligence investigations.
Freedom to Operate (FTO) refers to whether it's commercially 'safe' for you to make or sell your product in the country in which you wish to do so, without infringing existing third party rights. As in-house counsel know, this can be an extremely complex process so gaining any insight into best practices and ways to avoid risk is invaluable. Our expert panel of four seasoned attorneys will give you practical guidance along with tackling the following topics:
- When IP due diligence and FTO projects are desirable;
- How to determine what the scope should be;
- What happens during IP due diligence investigations;
- Why IP due diligence is important, and best practices on tight timelines and budgets;
- Considerations for protecting against allegations of willful infringement, and options for obtaining non-infringement or invalidity opinions.
Speakers
- Alissa Lipton, Partner, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
- Linda Thayer, Partner, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
- Justine Bensussen, M&A and Securities Counsel, Nuance Communications, Inc.
- Beth Mathiesen, Principal Counsel, Sanofi