The Nuts and Bolts of IP Due Diligence

Intellectual Property Professionals will be presenting on the topic of "The Nuts and Bolts of IP Due Diligence, what the venture capitalist and entrepreneur should ask for and what they should expect."

The panelists:  John Boger,  Heslin, Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti, Bela Musits, High Peaks Venture Partners, and Chuck Rancourt, RPI Office of Technology will discuss the three main areas of focus when IP due diligence is performed on behalf of a buyer, investor or start up company. These focal areas include:
1. Whether one has the freedom to operate in a certain market place and is clear to sell a certain product, as well as what the competitive landscape appears to be;
2. Whether the IP that the buyer is considering to purchase or venture capitalist is contemplating investing in is valid and enforceable and what the scope of coverage is for the issued patents;
3. Determination of who the owners are for the IP under consideration.
Further discussion will include what one should expect the deliverables to be following the performance of an IP due diligence project and the strategy one might employ to best use these deliverables.
 
The event will also offer an opportunity to personally network with Upstate and NYC capital providers; legal and accounting firms; and others interested in venture and private equity transactions.
Entrepreneur's Minute
Entrepreneurs looking for funding will have an opportunity to make a one-minute presentation during the "Entrepreneur's Minute". Companies interested in an opportunity to present at the "Entrepreneur's Minute" should sign up on line when registering to attend the event.  There is no additional cost to present if you are selected.
Who should attend:
- Established businesses seeking growth capital
- Capital Providers looking to invest in upstate New York companies
- Students interested in private equity
- Professional advisors seeking to gain information to help clients
- Angel Investors seeking partners for future investing
- Entrepreneurs seeking capital for their ideas
- Students with new business ideas, looking for funding