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The global pandemic of 2020 brought an extraordinary shift in the online marketplace. Companies doing business online need to focus more than ever on protecting and maximizing the value of their intellectual property. This session will guide participants through a shift in mindset in online IP. We will discuss the infrastructure of the online marketplace, how to extract the most value from online channels, why you should be thinking about global IP protection, what impact the change in government leadership may have on intellectual property law and how your IP counsel can help to drive value in your organization’s intellectual property strategy and management.

One Size Does Not Fit All: Tailoring IP Due Diligence to the Transaction
Siegmar Pohl and Paul Haughey of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Investing in, acquiring, or partnering with companies requires a due diligence investigation in which intellectual property (IP) will play a role. This article, from a primarily United States perspective, describes four levels of due diligence review, and the level of review warranted by different types of transactions. For efficiency, key questions upfront can focus the review.

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Interest Area: Intellectual Property, Corporate, Securities, and Governance
Region: United States
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This presentation will cover the complex considerations businesses should keep in mind regarding restrictive covenants and protection of trade secrets as they face the long-term implications of employing a more remote workforce.

Topics covered will include:

  • Restrictive covenant issues, including non-solicitation and non-compete agreements
  • Onboarding considerations, including employee restrictions and information inventory
  • Preventing trade secret misappropriation
  • Employee access/technology in remote work situations
  • Litigation trends
     

Caroline Berube (HJM Asia Law & Co. LLC - China & Singapore) will moderate a discussion between Dominic Wai (ONC Lawyers - Hong Kong), Maggie Tsai (Formosan Brothers - Taiwan), and Matthew Lilly (HHG Legal Group - Australia) regarding their work on the ground dealing with matters of intellectual property and data protection.

The UK-EU Brexit Agreement of December 24, 2020: A Selection of Resources

Understand the implications of the Brexit agreement of December 24, 2020 between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Intellectual Property, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Government, Financial Services, Employment and Labor, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce
Region: European Union, Europe, United Kingdom

How to Increase Your Organization’s IP Assets Using Strategic Workflow Processes

IP protection is most effectively obtained when an organization has streamlined processes in place that enable the IP to be identified, and then captured.  This program will outline practical strategies for streamlining the acquisition of patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, so that important innovations, brands, and proprietary knowledge can be protected.

Speaker: Chris Strobel, Associate, Shook, Hardy & Bacon

Different Types of IP Protection to Consider During Product Development

Intellectual property is an important asset for companies, especially those focused on research and development.  There are numerous types of IP protection that can be leveraged to an organization’s advantage, and this program will discuss these different types of protection, along with practical strategies for pursuing them.

Speaker: Chris Strobel, Associate, Shook, Hardy & Bacon

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