4080 Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Intellectual Property Practice Today
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Course Description
Considering investing in your client�s business? Taking stock instead of a fee? Or are you in a situation where you have two clients with similar technology and aren�t sure if there�s a conflict? This course addresses the ethical issues that arise with these questions and others, and provides recommendations for how to structure processes around them. Three panelists provide their expertise in the areas of client investment, alternative fee arrangements, and patent prosecution conflicts.
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Course Outline
Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Intellectual Property Practice Today
I. Client Investment Considerations
A. Introduction
B. Ethics Opinions
C. Ethical Rules
D. General Conflict Rules
E. Reasonableness of Fee
F. Interests
G. Potential Areas of Exposure
H. Problems with Clients and Insurance
I. Limiting Exposure
J. Moderation and Negotiation
II. Contingency and Alternative Fee Arrangement
A. Impact of New Insurance Products
B. Coverages
C. Product Use and Evolution
D. Policy Issues
E. Deal Issues
F. Other Coverages
G. Reading the Contract
H. Cost of Risk
I. Strategic Management of IP
J. General Concept
III. Patent Prosecution Conflicts
A. Introduction
B. Interference Subject Matter
C. Due Diligence
D. Conflict Checks
E. Universities and Spin-offs
F. Adverse Parties
G. Rule 56 Issues
H. Conclusion
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I. Client Investment Considerations
A. Introduction
B. Ethics Opinions
C. Ethical Rules
D. General Conflict Rules
E. Reasonableness of Fee
F. Interests
G. Potential Areas of Exposure
H. Problems with Clients and Insurance
I. Limiting Exposure
J. Moderation and Negotiation
II. Contingency and Alternative Fee Arrangement
A. Impact of New Insurance Products
B. Coverages
C. Product Use and Evolution
D. Policy Issues
E. Deal Issues
F. Other Coverages
G. Reading the Contract
H. Cost of Risk
I. Strategic Management of IP
J. General Concept
III. Patent Prosecution Conflicts
A. Introduction
B. Interference Subject Matter
C. Due Diligence
D. Conflict Checks
E. Universities and Spin-offs
F. Adverse Parties
G. Rule 56 Issues
H. Conclusion
AfterWordsSM
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 1.50 hours |
| Duration of Access | for 3 months from day of enrollment |
| Continuing Education Credits | 1.5 |
| Instructor | D.E. Bradley, A.K. Greene, Michael Wise |
| Vendor | Cognistar (Read more about Cognistar accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | CLE credit available, see details for each course for states where available |
| Prerequisites/Audience | intended for attorneys and law students |
| Requirements/Materials Included | computer with Internet access |
Price: $ 119.00 (USD)
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