ACC Georgia "Intellectual Property 101: IP Law Essentials for Corporate Counsel"

Intellectual Property 101: What Every Corporate Lawyer Needs to Know

Corporate counsel and in-house legal teams who encounter intellectual property issues but do not specialize in IP law.

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the four main types of IP protection
• Recognize when IP issues arise in common business situations
• Know when to seek specialized IP counsel
• Implement basic IP protection strategies

SPEAKERS

Cynthia McCaskill, Deputy General Counsel for Engineering, GE Aerospace

Stephanie Allen, Associate General Counsel - IP & Litigation, Cox Enterprises

Alison Ballard, Partner, Buchalter

Russ Dunlap, Partner, Buchalter

Amanda Hyland, Partner, Buchalter

AGENDA OUTLINE

IP Landscape Overview

• The four pillars: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets
• When each type applies

Issue Spotting and Red Flags

• Common IP issues in contracts, M&A, and daily operations

Practical Protection Strategies

• Overview of measures safeguarding company IP
• NDAs, employee agreements and confidentiality measures

When to Call in the Experts

• Situations requiring specialized IP counsel
• How to brief IP attorneys effectively

CLE Credit Will be Applied For.