IP in Corporate Transactions

The program will cover the role of IP in Initial Public Offerings and mergers & acquisitions. What issues arise with IP in these types of transactions, what type of due diligence is required, and what practitioners need to keep in mind when transferring ownership or providing security interests in IP as part of the transactions.

MONTREAL (in French) — Hilton Montréal Bonaventure
February 19, 2007
François Painchaud Robic LLP
Jean-Nicolas Delage BCF LLP

TORONTO — The Suites at 1 King West
February 27, 2007
Amalia Trister Goodmans LLP
Lonnie Brodkin-Schneider McCarthy Tétrault

CALGARY — Hotel Arts
February 28, 2007
Amalia Trister Goodmans LLP
Lonnie Brodkin-Schneider McCarthy Tétrault

Schedule 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

Due Diligence

• Ownership of IP rights
• Contract review/public record searches
• Security interests
• Validity/exploitability of IP rights
• Impact of regulations on IP rights

Reps and Warranties

• Typical reps and warranties from the buyer/seller
• Extent of disclosure of IP rights

Assignments and Closing Issues

• Consents to transfer contracts
• Assignment recordation issues
• Anti-trust considerations

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2007

How to Register

On-line
Fax: please fax the completed registraton form to (613) 234-0671.
Mail: please mail the completed registration form with payment to:

Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
60 Queen Street, Suite 606, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5Y7

Cancellation Policy

A refund will be granted up to and including February 5, 2007, less a $50 cancellation fee. Substitutions will be considered.

Inquiries

education@ipic.ca
(613) 234-0516