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Pharma/Biotech Collaborative Agreements Conference

American Conference Institute (ACI) will be holding a Pharma/Biotech Collaborative Agreements conference from July 14-15, 2009 in San Francisco, CA.  The conference will allow attendees to:

• Capitalize on shifting trends in the venture capital investment landscape;
• Draft critical termination terms;
• Forge and protect lucrative relationships with investors;
• Negotiate partnerships with start-up innovators and government programs;
• Contend with increased pressure from anxious investor's seeking an immediate healthy return on their investment;
• Redefine alliance management priorities;
• Position an IP portfolio to increase market power;
• Negotiate milestones into the compensation structure; and
• Convert a licensing deal into an acquisition.

In particular, ACI's faculty will offer presentations on the following topics:

• Predicting future trends and developing emerging strategies in the current economic environment;
• Conducting effective and strategic due diligence;
• Negotiating essential critical terms to maximize profitability;
• Developing a profitable compensation structure with built-in milestones to maximize value;
• Structuring the agreement with an eye towards M&A;
• Creating and implementing critical termination provisions;
• Alliance management:  Establishing governance structures for successful collaborations;
• Crafting international business agreements for calculated growth and sustainability;
• Negotiating collaborative research agreements with the U.S. government and academic institutions; and
• Anticipating future technologies and incorporating terms into the agreement to protect future rights.

An additional post-conference master class entitled:  "Collaborations in Troubled Times: Structuring a Deal with a Struggling Counterparty" will be offered on July 16, 2009.  The master class will address critical aspects of the negotiating and management processes during the forging of strategic alliances.

The agenda for the Pharma/Biotech Collaborative Agreements conference can be found here.  A complete brochure for this conference, including an agenda, list of speakers, and registration form can be downloaded here.

The registration fee ranges from $2,195 (conference alone) to $2,795 (conference and one master class).  Those registering on or before May 22, 2009 will receive a $300 discount off the registration fee and those registering on or before June 12, 2009 will receive a $200 discount off the registration fee.  Those interested in registering for the conference can do so here, by calling 1-888-224-2480, or by faxing a registration form to 1-877-927-1563.

Cost-Effective Patent Strategies Workshop

Law Seminars International (LSI) will be holding a one-day workshop on Using Cost-Effective Patent Strategies on July 15, 2009 in Seattle, WA.  During the workshop, LSI's faculty will offer presentations on the following topics:

• Value of patents under recent law:  Planning procurement in light of a changing landscape;
• If not filing patents:  Using trade secret protection as a cost-saving measure;
• Managing costs of patent procurement and enforcement defense;
• Building a more profitable portfolio:  Tips for more effective and efficient patent procurement;
• Managing legal costs in patent transactions;
• Enforcing patents efficiently:  Getting the money without going to court;
• Defending patent infringement suits efficiently:  Winning early; and
• Dealing with trolls:  Best approaches under recent case law.

The agenda for the workshop can be found here.  A complete brochure for this workshop, including an agenda, list of speakers, and registration form can be downloaded here.

The registration fee is $447.50 for students and new employees, $695 for government employees, and $895 for all other attendees. Those interested in registering for the workshop can do so here, by calling 1-800-854-8009, or by faxing a registration form to 1-206-567-5058.