Discussions

Dealmakers, in collaboration with our sponsor Mintz, present a 2-part series focused on ITC strategy. Part two will focus on a continuation of the following topics: Trends in SEP Litigation at the ITC; Is Injunctive Relief Really Available?; ITC as Part of a Comprehensive Strategy; and Key Developments in Global SEP Disputes.

Dealmakers, in collaboration with our sponsor Mintz, present a 2-part series focused on ITC strategy. Part one will focus on the following topics: Trends in SEP Litigation at the ITC; Is Injunctive Relief Really Available?; ITC as Part of a Comprehensive Strategy; and Key Developments in Global SEP Disputes.

Recent studies have shown that experienced women lawyers are leaving their law firms & the profession at alarming rates. The pandemic has served to accelerate the rates of attrition, heavily impacting law firms, legal departments, & the legal industry. Our panel of women leaders in law will discuss: data & trends from recent reports/surveys, challenges faced by women in law, applying positive lessons learned from the pandemic, ideas to improve profitability & promotion for women, including how litigation finance can help.

The past year has been an eventful one for IP litigation including landmark decisions affecting both IP owners and defendants. New IP cases are on the rise with a significant number being filed in the Western District of TX. Get up to speed on IP litigation trends & activity and how funders have been playing an increasing role. Discussion to include: review of year’s top decisions; WDTX cases; IP funding activity; and audience stage time.

While the challenges posed by COVID-19 have greatly impacted litigation on a number of fronts, it has not stalled litigation or litigation finance activities. Find out more about what has changed, the impact of those changes, key developments, and what it all means moving into recovery and beyond. Topics of discussion will include: Covid impact on litigation with key trends; update and new developments in funding; and 2021 outlook and opportunities; and audience stage time.

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to send shockwaves through the global economy, established companies, start-ups and research institutions are grappling with unpredictable cashflows and declining sources of funding. Faced with the pressing need to find revenue, they are increasingly looking at their IP assets as a source of untapped value and seeking ways to unlock the capital in their portfolios.  In the first of our two-part series, our panelists will take an in-depth look at