Invest in your understanding of due diligence in relation to software and technology IP.
Identify the key steps that you can take to ensure that your clients stay as well protected as possible.
We will examine the importance of putting in place robust software and other technology such as contractual and licensing documentation.
Benefit from our top tips to ensure that you own all your relevant unregistered IP rights. We’ll go on to cover the different precautions that should be accounted for when considering employees or contractors.
You will leave with a broad understanding of this rapidly evolving area, including the crucial role played by open-source software and an overview of the investment or exit process.
Finally, the webinar will touch on the key issues that you may encounter when advising on corporate due diligence or a freedom to operate exercise - and how to avoid them.
This webinar meets skill set 3.5 securitisation/due diligence of the Advanced Competency Framework.
Learning objectives
- Understand the due diligence process for investment or exit
- How you can ensure that you own the necessary unregistered rights
- The role played by open-source software
- Web3 and how this could change the future landscape
Meet your speaker
Stephen Green
Partner and Head of Commercial: Bermans Solicitors
Stephen joined Bermans in June 2021.
Since qualifying as a solicitor in 2008, Stephen has trained and worked at a number of large regional firms; as well as working in-house. He is a highly experienced commercial contracts lawyer with in-house experience.
He advises on all types of commercial contracts and arrangements, with clients in a wide range of sectors and industries; including cosmetic, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, leisure, retail and sports.
Stephen also works with clients to offer advice and training on issues directly affecting their business; including the importance of terms and conditions, protecting/licensing intellectual property and GDPR.
Please note
- Payment online via debit or credit card only; proforma invoices are not available.
- Full terms and conditions apply.
- Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 8th February
