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The Metrics of Intellectual Property
November 9 & 10, 2006
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Boston, MA
IPED Room Rate of $269.00 is available until Monday, November 6, 2006
Who Should Attend
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CEO's, COO's, CTO's, CXO's and In-House Counsel
who need strategic guidance in developing and exploiting intellectual property
in a manner that is both cost effective and consistent with business
objectives.
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Investors, including Venture Capitalists, Investment Bankers and Angel
Investors
seeking to ensure a greater return on their investment through a better
understanding of the value of intellectual property.
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General Counsel and Patent Counsel interested in developing a
strategic intellectual property portfolio.
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Why You Should Attend
This conference will provide owners of intellectual property assets with tools
to manage, quantify, and capitalize those intellectual property assets in a
manner that furthers business objectives. With a focus on patents, the
conference will consist of moderated panel discussions. Each panel will
comprise experts from various disciplines to provide a comprehensive view of
each issue.
The panels will include case studies to illustrate the relevant concepts.
Participation by all in attendance will be encouraged and facilitated. The
Metrics of Intellectual Property is designed to provide strategies and
procedures that can be used immediately to focus your IP strategy in a manner
that is aligned with your overall business strategy.
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The Speakers
Robert Aronoff
Managing Partner
Capital Value Partners
San Francisco, CA
Mario Benassi
Visiting Professor
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Marc Sandy Block
Staff Counsel
IBM Corporation
Armonk, NY
Ron Epstein
Chief Executive Officer
IPotential
San Mateo, CA
Charles M. Fish
Vice President & Chief Patent Counsel
Time Warner Inc.
New York, NY
Henry Goldstein
IP Counsel
CNET Networks, Inc.
Cambridge, MA
JiNan Glasgow
President and CEO
NeoPatents
Raleigh, NC
Michael Kayat, Ph.D.
President
UTEK Intellectual Capital Consulting
Tampa, FL
Marc Kaufman, Esq. [
bio ]
Conference Chair
Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP
Washington, DC
Takaharu Nakashima
Global Account Manager
Computer Patent Annuities Limited
Alexandria, VA
Nicholas G. Papastavros, Esq. [
bio ]
Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP
Boston, MA
Jason Resnick
Manager IP Analytical Service
Computer Patent Annuities Limited
Alexandria, VA
Richard D. Rochford, Esq. [
bio ]
Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP
Rochester, NY
Douglas Roth
Senior Manager
IP Capital Group
Williston, VT
Devin Smith, Esq.
Associate General Counsel
Serono, Inc.
Rockland, MA
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Agenda
Thursday, November 9, 2006
8:00 A.M.
Continental Breakfast and Registration
8:45 A.M.
Opening Remarks by Conference Chair: Marc Kaufman, Esq., Partner, Nixon Peabody
LLP, Washington, DC
9:00 A.M.
Intellectual Property Strategies and Procedures
In order to develop IP assets that will further business objectives and monetize
those assets, your IP acquisition and enforcement strategy must be aligned with
your overall business strategy. This requires consideration of a myriad of
factors, including your business model and the IP landscape. This panel will
discuss techniques for creating and executing an IP strategy in a focused and
efficient manner. Standard operating procedures and best practices will be
discussed in an open format. Specific tools for controlling costs of IP
acquisition will also be addressed.
10:30 A.M.
Intellectual Property Analytics Patent
The first step in developing an intellectual property strategy is to ascertain
your IP position vis a vis your competitors. There are many services and tools
for collecting and processing data to prepare "IP landscape" reports. This
panel will discuss strategies and procedures for preparing IP landscape reports
the information that can be gleaned form such reports as well as techniques for
assessing your IP position based on the reports. Finally, several examples of
leveraging IP information to further business objectives will be discussed.
12:30 P.M.
Complimentary Networking Lunch Keynote Speaker: Charles M. Fish, Vice President
& Chief Patent Counsel, Time Warner Inc., New York, NY
2:00 P.M.
Intellectual Property Accounting
Valuation of intellectual property has always been a difficult endeavor.
However, many creative and effective techniques for determining the value of IP
assets have been developed recently. This panel will discuss the principals and
assumptions behind each valuation methodology as well as appropriate instances
in which to use each method. Also, IP audits and due diligence procedures will
be addressed.
3:30 P.M.
Intellectual Property Transactions
A significant amount of IP assets are acquired or monetized through transactions
with other parties. For example, patents are sold, acquired, or licensed. This
panel will discuss the best ways to structure IP deals to achieve desired
business objectives and retention of rights. Significant contract terms and
deal pitfalls will be addressed.
5:00 P.M.
Conclusion of the Program
5:15 P.M.
Networking Cocktail Reception for Participants and Speakers
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Friday, November 10, 2006
9:00 A.M.
Continental Breakfast and Registration
10:00 A.M.
Intellectual Property Risk Avoidance
Business has become very litigious and presents great risk, especially with
respect to IP. Many techniques have been developed to limit risk and to
facilitate commerce. This panel will discuss the concept of patent pools as
well as the ramifications of participating in such pools and standards
organizations. Often rights must be relinquished in exchange for such
participation and is necessary to understand the benefits and risks associated
therewith. Also, patent insurance and the use of infringement and validity
opinions will be discussed.
11:00 A.M.
Recent Patent Fights: What Went Right, What Went Wrong?
There is a great deal of patent litigation and the damage awards are ever
increasing. While the legal precedent of published case law is often analyzed,
the lessons to be learned from a business standpoint are often ignored. This
panel will take a look at some recent patent battles and ruminate on the
business ramifications for the parties involved and the technology industry as
a whole.
12:30 P.M.
Conclusion of Program
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Instructional Information
Teaching Methods: All sessions will be presented live, by on-site
speakers. The teaching modes will include individual presentations, panel
discussion, role playing and question and answer sessions. Specifically
prepared reference materials will be distributed to each registrant at the
start of the program.
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Accreditation
IPED, Inc. will seek approval for continuing legal education credits on an
as-needed basis. Please indicate on your registration form if you need these
credits. State bar associations have the final authority on the acceptance of
individual courses. IPED will do everything to ensure these requirements are
met when seeking approval.
IPED is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
(NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National
Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards have final authority on the acceptance
of individual courses for CPE Credits. Complaints regarding registered sponsors
may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue
North, Nashville, TN 37219-2417, www.nasba.org.
In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE sponsors this
course has been granted 10 CPE Credits. In accordance with the standards of the
National Registry of CPE sponsors this course has been granted 10 CPE Credits.
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Registration Information
IPED, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: Visa, Mastercard and check. American
Express is not accepted.
Fees and payment
$925 General Registrant
$725 Early Bird - Register and pay by September 29, 2006 and save $200
Payments must be made by check or credit card, in advance of
the program.
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Group discounts
Group discounts are available. Group discounts do not apply to early
registrants. For three, four, or five attendees from the same organization,
deduct $50 per person from the applicable rate; for six or more attendees,
deduct $100 per person. To receive this rate, please register all individuals
together. If you have any questions, please call 202-331-9230.
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Conference Site and Hotel Information
The conference will be held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton Street,
Boston, MA 02199. IPED has secured a limited block of rooms and this block is
exclusively for IPED attendees through October 18, 2006, for $269 plus taxes.
After this date, reservation may be taken on a space-available basis only and
rates may vary. All guests shall make reservations directly through the
Starwood Reservations Office, 1-888-827-7064 on an individual basis, and
identify themselves as members of IPED. Click here to visit the Hotel website
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Travel Information
Transportation from Airport
IPED is aware of the recent concerns and issue surrounding construction and
transportation issues in the Boston metropolitan area. We hope the following
assists you in your travel plans to our conference to be held at the Sheraton
Boston Hotel. Please give yourself plenty of time traveling to and from the
airport as traffic delays are occurring more than usual due to the
construction, and street and tunnel closings.
Transportation to and from Logan Airport:
Taxi - average charge $20-$40
Ace American Shuttle Service -
Where: To and From Logan Airport
When: In operation from 6 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Make rounds every 20 minutes
How Much: $14.50/person
Contact: 800.517.2281*
*To request the transfer service, call their contact number when you arrive at
Logan and a representative will direct you to the nearest pick-up location.
Pick-up locations at all terminals
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Cancellation Information
The fee is fully refundable if IPED is notified of a cancellation by 5:00 p.m.
EST October 25, 2006. $125 will be deducted from the refund on or after October
26, 2006, and no refund will be granted to any registrant who cancels after
5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2006 or fails to show at the conference.
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925.00 |
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Total
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925.00
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