VC TaskForce IP Workshop: Global Alliances and Strategic Collaborations May 24, 2006

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Strategic alliances and collaborations are increasingly the key to business success for companies ranging from start-ups to multinationals. This session will explore the business rationales and dynamics underlying alliances and collaborations across borders, elucidate the various structures available to implement those relationships and offer nuts and bolts advice on legal, tax and accounting issues to maximize their benefit.
TOPICS COVERED IN THE IP WORKSHOP:
* Identifying and implementing the best alliance structure
* Protecting and commercializing IP
* Risk allocation and management
* Key international pitfalls (including China and EU)
* Joint Development
* Managing Legal risk across borders
* Cross-border licensing arrangements
* Joint development of R&D
* Joint ventures
* Mergers & acquisition scenarios

Moderator:
Harry Rubin- Intellectual Property Attorney, Heller Ehrman, LLP

Panel:
Harry Rubin- Intellectual Property Attorney, Heller Ehrman, LLP
Annamaria Rappako-Partner, International Tax Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Date: May 24, 2006
Place: Heller Ehrman, 275 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-3506
Doors open: 7:30 a.m. for informal networking
Panel Discussion: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Q&A: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast provided. Course Materials included.
VC TaskForce Members $79, Affiliates: $99, General $135.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 408-981-8186

Official Website: http://www.VCTaskForce.com