Essentials of IP Protection October 21, 2008

What you will learn:
Entrepreneurs share one universal trait, the ability to create unique products and services that can compete in the marketplace. Their intellectual property (IP) not only provides them with a competitive position, but also allows them to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

As an entrepreneur, how do you recognize a piece of intellectual property? And what steps should you be taking to organize, manage and protect your IP assets? How can you use our IP to enhance your business development strategy? The Essentials of IPProtection workshop will focus on an organized approach to protecting and managing your intellectual property, including: patents, trademarks, trade names, domain names, copyrights, trade secrets, and intellectual property agreements.

Kimton Eng, partner, intellectual property group, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Kimton’s practice focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications relating to electrical, computer, software, and electro-mechanical technologies. His practice also includes counseling clients on Intellectual Property issues, patent portfolio development and management, and providing opinions and advice regarding patentability, infringement and validity issues.

Patchen Haggerty, associate, intellectual property group, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Haggerty focuses her practice in the areas of securing and protecting domestic and international trademark, copyright and trade dress rights, as well as unfair competition and false advertising law. She also has extensive experience in licensing and brand name clearance and handles a wide variety of trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Doug Stewart, associate, intellectual property group, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Doug's practice involves all aspects of intellectual property enforcement and defense, with a focus on patent litigation and opinion work. He practices at both the trial and appellate levels on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, as well as before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences.