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Event Information
Live Webcast: Transactional Intellectual Property
December 16, 2022
Credits
N/A
MCLE: 6.16
SAMH: 1.00
Pricing
Dates
Friday, December 16, 2022Time
8:25 AM - 4:00 PMRegistration Deadline
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Business and transactional law is quickly becoming less and less about brick and mortar, goodwill, and traditional sales and more and more about intellectual property, trade secrets and cybersecurity. Join Doug Lineberry, Jim Buxton, and India Vincent for a practical and powerful overview and tour of transactional intellectual property topics that will equip you to guide your business clients through the challenging decisions they’ll make in buying, selling and protecting their most valuable assets.
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Registration Fees
| Price Description | Amount |
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Agenda
Speakers
| Name | Organization | Speaking At |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Lineberry | Offit Kurman | - |
| India Vincent | Burr Forman, LLP | - |
| James Taylor Buxton | Buxton and Collie, LLC | - |
| Michael Abro | - |
Policy
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Continuing Education
Agenda
8:00 a.m.
Registration
8:25 a.m.
Welcome
and Opening Remarks
8:30 a.m.
Non-Deal Related IP Transactions
James Buxton, Buxton & Collie, LLC
This overview will address a number of issues related to IP transactions including: what IP is, why you need to protect it, and essential agreements for internal control of IP.
9:00 a.m.
Mistakes in Trade Secret / Confidential Information Policies
Doug Lineberry, Burr & Forman LLP
An overview of common
mistakes in trade secret and confidential information policies and how to avoid
them.
9:20 a.m.
Vendor Management
India Vincent, Burr & Forman LLP
An overview of the importance of vendor
management in the cybersecurity and data privacy context, what vendor
management entails, and how to manage vendors effectively.
9:40 a.m.
Documentation Mistakes in Assignments and Licenses
Doug Lineberry, Burr & Forman LLP
An overview of common mistakes practitioners
make regarding the documentation of IP assignments and licenses.
10:00 a.m.
Break
10:10 a.m.
Intellectual Property in the M&A Deal Process
James Buxton, Buxton & Collie, LLC
An overview of how IP
interacts with the M&A deal process, including the importance of
non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, how to conduct due diligence
with regards to IP, how to mitigate IP-related risks in the purchase agreement,
and how to resolve post-deal ownership and use issues.
10:40 a.m.
Due Diligence: The Difference Between Vendor Diligence and M&A Diligence
India Vincent, Burr & Forman LLP
A summary of how to
conduct due diligence on vendors, taking into account the types of data being
process, applicable law, and the consequences of incidents and breaches, as
well as a how this due diligence factors into an M&A.
11:00 a.m.
M&A – Representations and Warranties
India Vincent, Burr & Forman LLP
A discussion of key issues that cybersecurity
and data privacy concerns raise for representations and warranties, such as
compliance, industry standards, and cyber insurance.
11:20 a.m.
Documentation Mistakes in Trademark Applications
Doug Lineberry, Burr & Forman LLP
A snapshot of some of
the documentation pitfalls in trademark applications and steps to take to
prevent making those mistakes.
11:40 a.m.
The Vendor Contract
India Vincent, Burr & Forman LLP
A look at primary considerations
when contracting with vendors, including how to comply with applicable laws,
regulations, industry standards, and a customer’s own data privacy and
cybersecurity policies.
12:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:00 p.m.
Addressing Stress & Burnout in the Legal Profession
Michael Abro, South Carolina Bar
Studies have highlighted the substantial rates of behavioral health problems
present in the legal community. One recent study of lawyers found that 28% of participants experienced
depression, 20% screened positive for potentially
alcohol-dependent drinking, 19% experienced severe anxiety, and 11.5% had
experienced suicidal thoughts. During this program, attendees will learn about behavior health problems present in the
legal community and will have an opportunity to assess their own stress levels. The presenter will share information related to signs of stress and potential burnout. Strategies for addressing these concerns will be
examined. In addition, attendees will learn about educational resources
related to mental health, wellness, and self-care to enhance their knowledge of their duties of competence, diligence, and honesty in the
practice of law.
2:00 p.m.
Documentation
Mistakes in Patent Applications
Doug Lineberry, Burr & Forman LLP
An overview of
documentation mistakes that may arise when prosecuting patent applications and
how to stay clear of those issues to avoid wasted time and money, as well as
potential loss of IP rights.
2:20 p.m.
The NIL Landscape: Brief History, State Law and NCAA Rules
James Buxton, Buxton & Collie, LLC
A brief history of NIL and survey of state law
regarding the use of name, image, and likeness rights by college athletes, how
the NCAA Rules conflict with or have adapted to those laws, and the status of
NIL rights in South Carolina.
2:40 p.m.
NIL
Agreements: Pitfalls and Special Considerations
Charles Kinley, Burr & Forman LLP
An overview of primary
considerations to make when drafting and negotiating NIL agreements.
3:00 p.m.
Break
3:10 p.m.
Crafting Effective Institutional NIL Policies
and Group Licensing
Doug Lineberry, Burr & Forman LLP
James
Buxton, Buxton & Collie, LLC
3:30 p.m.
Advising Athletes: NIL Collectives v. Institutional Programs
Doug Lineberry, Burr & Forman LLP
A look at some of the
main issues to consider when advising student athletes, including a comparison
of the benefits and detriments of partnering with NIL collectives or
institutional NIL programs.
4:00 p.m.
Adjourn