Creating an Effective IP Strategy—What Startups Need to Know

Tuesday, December 3
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Constitution A

When a company is establishing its presence in the marketplace, developing, protecting and managing its intellectual property (IP) is essential to maintaining a competitive edge and aids in the long-term success of the company, regardless of sector.

In this workshop designed specifically for the unique needs of startups, founders and entrepreneurs in the industry, you will learn:

How to design an IP strategy and expand your IP portfolio on a budget
How to identify inventions and file patent applications (including how provisional applications are often misused)
How to preserve patentability (including avoiding on sale bar issues and avoiding unintentional disclosure)
Best practices for internal IP hygiene (including best practices for trade secret protection and employment assignments)
Best practices for interactions with third parties (including how to identify potentially problematic interactions with outside vendors and collaborators, and how best to handle IP ownership issues with third parties)
Best practices for developing IP strategies for commercialization and monetization through licensing agreements