6070 Intellectual Property Issues for Corporations

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Course Description

As intellectual property takes on an increasingly important role in todays business environment, it is essential that attorneys know the importance of what to look for when advising their clients in dealings with IP. This course addresses a number of issues surrounding intellectual property, including Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC requirements, directors and officers responsibilities, how to protect intellectual property, and the importance of due diligence when dealing with intellectual property transactions.
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Course Outline

Intellectual Property Issues for Corporations

    Welcome

    I. Directors and Officers Liability in Infringement Cases

        A. Introduction

        B. Why Is Intellectual Property Important Now?

            1. Value of Intellectual Property

            2. Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC Requirements

            3. Infringement Cases
        C. Directors and Officers Liability

            1. Legal Issues

            2. Traditional and Non-Traditional Liability
        D. Mischaracterization of Intellectual Property

            1. Nature and Valuation of IP

            2. Mischaracterization Cases
        E. What Should You Do?

            1. Transactions and Litigation

            2. Protecting Your Intellectual Property

            3. Policies and Procedures

            4. Audits, Assessments & Expertise
    II. IP In Corporate Transactions: Deal With It

        A. Understanding Intellectual Property

        B. Conducting Diligence

            1. Scope of Diligence

            2. Grant of Rights

            3. Clearance/Third-Party Rights

                a. What to Consider

                b. Third-Party Analysis

                c. Bottom Line Impact
        C. Drafting and Negotitating Intellectual Property Representations

            1. Scope of Representations

            2. Broad vs. Specific Representations
    III. Conclusion

    AfterWords®
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Language English
Course Length 1.03 hours
Duration of Access for 3 months from day of enrollment
Continuing Education Credits 1.0
Instructor James G. Gatto, Rick A Toering
Vendor SmartPros Legal & Ethics, Ltd. (Read more about SmartPros Legal & Ethics, Ltd. accreditation.)
Course Certification CLE credit available, see details for each course for states where available
Prerequisites/Audience intended for attorneys and law students
Requirements/Materials Included computer with Internet access
Price: $ 119.00 (USD)
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