Intellectual Property Due Diligence: What You Need to Know and How to Do it
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Webinar Details
This comprehensive free webinar, entitled Intellectual Property Due Diligence: What You Need to Know and How to Do it, examines the critical aspects of intellectual property due diligence (IPDD) in corporate transactions, with a particular focus on federal intellectual property registrations and transfers. The webinar explores systematic approaches to evaluating IP portfolios while identifying potential risks and challenges in the due diligence process. Through analysis of cautionary tales and real-world examples, including the Rolls-Royce and Pine-Sol cases, participants will gain practical insights into effective IPDD strategies.
Designed for corporate attorneys, IP practitioners and due diligence professionals, this program provides essential guidance on conducting thorough IP reviews across various transaction types. Special emphasis is placed on navigating federal IP databases, understanding the limitations of UCC searches and implementing comprehensive search strategies for patents, trademarks and copyrights.
This program is presented by Cogency Global’s Pia Angelikis, Esq., Vice President of Government Relations and Legal Research, who brings extensive experience in IPDD and corporate transactions.
Learning Objectives:
- Implement comprehensive IPDD protocols that address federal registrations, assignments and potential encumbrances.
- Evaluate the scope and limitations of various IP search resources, including US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and Copyright Office databases.
- Analyze potential risks and challenges in IP transfers through examination of significant case studies and cautionary examples.
- Develop effective strategies for conducting thorough IP reviews while managing time and budget constraints in corporate transactions.
Meet the Host
Pia Angelikis, Esq.
Pia Angelikis, Esq., is the Vice President of Government Relations and Legal Research at Cogency Global Inc. She has over 20 years of experience with premiere service companies in the UCC and corporate services industry, managing large teams of expert lawyers and paralegals conducting legal research for public filing requirements for multistate mergers, conversions and acquisitions, tracking and analyzing UCC Article 9 and business entity legislation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and providing thought leadership. Prior to her career in the UCC and corporate services industry, Ms. Angelikis litigated for 5 years in the areas of insurance defense and employment law. She wrote the winning brief resulting in the 9th Circuit published opinion, In re Complaint of Ross Island Sand & Gravel, 226 F.3d 1015 (9th Cir. 2000). Ms. Angelikis holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and is licensed to practice law in California.
Pia Angelikis, Esq.
Pia Angelikis, Esq., is the Vice President of Government Relations and Legal Research at Cogency Global Inc. She has over 20 years of experience with premiere service companies in the UCC and corporate services industry, managing large teams of expert lawyers and paralegals conducting legal research for public filing requirements for multistate mergers, conversions and acquisitions, tracking and analyzing UCC Article 9 and business entity legislation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and providing thought leadership. Prior to her career in the UCC and corporate services industry, Ms. Angelikis litigated for 5 years in the areas of insurance defense and employment law. She wrote the winning brief resulting in the 9th Circuit published opinion, In re Complaint of Ross Island Sand & Gravel, 226 F.3d 1015 (9th Cir. 2000). Ms. Angelikis holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and is licensed to practice law in California.
CLE/MCLE Information
Is this webinar eligible for CLE credit?
No, state CLE credit for this webinar is no longer available. Paralegals may still be able to self-report, where eligible, through the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).
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Is there a fee to attend this webinar?
There is no fee to attend our webinars, but advance registration is required.
Who is this webinar suitable for?
Our webinars are open to all attendees, but they are generally most relevant to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals.
Do I have to attend the entire webinar to receive credit?
To receive full credit, you must be present for the entire presentation and answer all poll questions throughout the webinar.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance or completion?
A certificate of attendance will be available for download by attendees who successfully complete all required webinar participation requirements.
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CLE reporting requirements vary by state. If your state requires self-reporting, our CLE provider will email your course number(s) within 7 to 14 business days after your attendance has been verified. If your state requires provider reporting, you will receive a separate confirmation email once your attendance has been reported.
Can I still receive credit if I watched the webinar on demand?
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