Event summary

Designed for startup and growth-stage medtech companies, this virtual event will explore the critical intellectual property considerations that arise at every stage of a company’s life cycle. Our presenters will share practical strategies for building, protecting and maximizing the value of IP assets from formation through exit.

Topics will include:

  • Founding – Establishing a strong IP foundation, including ownership considerations, invention harvesting and portfolio development.
  • Launch – Assessing freedom to operate, evaluating patent portfolios and navigating the competitive landscape.
  • Market leadership and competition – Protecting market position through continuation strategies, enforcement readiness, design-around planning and competitive intelligence.
  • Exit – Preparing for transactions and diligence, assessing litigation risk, identifying potential red flags and drawing lessons from past disputes.

 Attendees will gain practical insights to help align their IP strategy with business objectives, strengthen competitive positioning and enhance company value at every stage of growth.

Speakers

For more information, please email Megan Senerchia.

Credit

CLE credit is anticipated for this live event in the amount of 1.0.

  • Credit will not be granted for on-demand viewing.
  • Cooley LLP is an approved provider, and may provide credit in CA, CO, IL, NY, PA and TX.
  • Cooley LLP is a sponsor, and will apply for credit in FL, OH, VA and WA.
  • Credit in other jurisdictions may be available via reciprocity.

If you have specific CLE credit questions, please contact Cooley’s licensing and compliance team.

Details and registration

This content is provided for general informational purposes only, and your access or use of the content does not create an attorney-client relationship between you or your organization and Cooley LLP, Cooley (UK) LLP, or any other affiliated practice or entity (collectively referred to as "Cooley"). By accessing this content, you agree that the information provided does not constitute legal or other professional advice. This content is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction, and you should not act or refrain from acting based on this content. This content may be changed without notice. It is not guaranteed to be complete, correct or up to date, and it may not reflect the most current legal developments. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Do not send any confidential information to Cooley, as we do not have any duty to keep any information you provide to us confidential. When advising companies, our attorney-client relationship is with the company, not with any individual. This content may have been generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence (Al) in accordance with our Al Principles, may be considered Attorney Advertising and is subject to our legal notices.