Organizations need to recognize their innovations and protect them. Doing so should be a top priority of any business plan. This seminar will help you build a strong intellectual property portfolio, which in turn will increase the value of your innovations.
topics
• Types of intellectual property protection available for a given innovation
• Trade secret protection vs. patent protection
• Weighing the value of patenting against the costs of obtaining it
• Choosing a strong trademark
• Copyright ownership when dealing with a third-party contractor
• Technology ownership/transfer considerations
• Non-U.S. intellectual property measures
This seminar is designed for anyone who is involved in a growing business, including entrepreneurs, owners, executives, managers, consultants and investors, as well as public officials and anyone working in the higher education industry.
To register, please contact Jennifer Nash at nashj@ballardspahr.com.
Program
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | CLE Program
Speaker
William H. Needle, Partner, Intellectual Property Department
Continuing legal education
This program offers 1.0 Nevada CLE credits.