Intellectual Property Basics for the Non-Specialist

Intellectual property is increasingly important in corporate valuation and business strategy. Clients expect their counsel has considered and will alert them to intellectual property issues and strategy. Learn the intellectual property law basics required to meet these expectations and to see opportunities and pitfalls -- particularly in light of the sweeping changes in the 2012 America Invents Act. Topics include:

• Patents;
• Copyrights;
• Trademarks;
• Trade secrets;
• IP litigation; and
• Licensing and other business transactions.