About the Boot Camp Series: Cleantech companies often face unique legal issues when it comes to protecting their most valuable assets: their intellectual property.  Morrison & Foerster is hosting a series of seminars specifically tailored to meet the needs of this industry.  Throughout the series, we will put the Cleantech sector’s IP issues in context, advising participants on Cleantech-specific opportunities and risks, and also discussing more general IP issues through sector-specific examples.

Topics Will Include:

• The biofuels industry and BP's role
• Energy Biosciences Institute - an example of a successful university/industry partnership
• The importance of protecting your invention
• The process for protecting your invention
• The importance of the Freedom to Operate
• How to license a patent
• Important business considerations related to intellectual property 
• How to handle a cease and desist letter
• What are the best pre-litigation strategies

Moderator:

• Michael Ward, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP

Speakers:

• Tessa Schwartz, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP
• Andrew Monach, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP
• Otis Littlefield, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP
• Mitch Altschuler, IP Manager, Energy Biosciences Institute
• Michael Kolman, Attorney, BP America Inc.

MCLE Credit: 1 Hour General California MCLE