ACC San Francisco Bay Area Program: IP Challenges and Strategies for Startups

Fish & Richardson attorneys David Hoffman and Michael Headley will present the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC-SFBA) webinar “IP Challenges and Strategies for Startups” on December 11. Event details are below.

IP Challenges and Strategies for Startups
Wednesday, December 11 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. PT

Intellectual property (IP) is a vital asset for startups seeking to drive innovation and establish a competitive edge. A strong IP strategy is key to protecting innovation, enhancing a startup's value, and attracting investors, but navigating the complexities of IP protection can prove challenging for emerging companies. Join Michael Headley and David Hoffman on December 11 for a discussion of how startups can build and protect their IP. Michael and David's conversation will cover:

• Building the right patent portfolios for startups and companies with limited budgets
• Protection beyond patents: Are trademarks and copyrights worth pursuing for start-ups?
• Common IP-related agreements, including employment, licensing, clinical trial, master service, and material transfer agreements
• Provisions to watch out for and pitfalls to avoid
• Real-world examples of what startups got right and wrong

Speakers:

• David Hoffman, Principal, Fish & Richardson
• Michael Headley, Senior Principal, Fish & Richardson

For more information, or to register, click here.