David R. Stevens
David IP practice includes patent prosecution, transactions, due diligence work, agreements, opinions (including validity, infringement, patentability, right-to-practice (RTP), and freedom-to-operate (FTO) opinions), counseling, offensive and defensive patent issues, licensing, and litigation. He also serves as an expert witness in technical and intellectual property legal issues and has been called as a fact witness in enforcement actions involving the many patents he has written. He also is an expert in copyright (including software, publications, products and artworks, and other copyrightable forms) and open-source issues. He works with foreign IP firms and foreign clients with respect to domestic and international patent prosecution, including Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) work.
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This program is appropriate for newly admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys.
Navigating IP Grant Pitfalls for In-House Counsel: Best Practices for Drafting Stronger Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Clauses
Event Description
IP grant clauses are fundamental to complex agreements involving intellectual property, yet they can present significant risks if not carefully drafted. Whether dealing with patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets, in-house counsel must navigate intricate contract language to ensure clarity, enforceability, and strategic advantage. This is especially critical when these grants are embedded in complex agreements, where ambiguity can lead to unintended liability. This webinar will provide in-house legal professionals with practical tools to refine IP grant clauses and mitigate potential risks.
Join us on Thursday, March 6th at 12pm ET / 9am PT as Dave Stevens, IP and IT Lawyer at the Stevens Law Group, explores the key elements of IP grant clauses, common pitfalls to avoid, and best practices for contract drafters and negotiators to strengthen their agreements.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the role and risks of IP grant clauses in contracts
- Best practices for drafting clear and enforceable IP provisions
- Identifying and mitigating risks associated with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
- Strategies for negotiating favorable IP terms in complex agreements
- Practical approaches to avoiding unintended liability through precise contract language
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for in-house counsel who handle intellectual property matters, contract negotiations, and risk management. Attorneys responsible for drafting and reviewing agreements that involve IP rights and licensing will find this session particularly valuable.
There is NO COST to attend this LIVE program!
This program is FREE thanks to our gracious sponsor, Stevens Law Group! If you can’t attend the live program, the recording will be available for viewing via our paid CLE library, In-House Connect On-Demand!