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Structuring Licensing Agreements in Preparation for Future Acquisition

The foundation of a technology start-up is its intellectual property.  This presentation will examine the most common issues that start-ups encounter when licensing and transferring intellectual property to build the company.

Speakers:

Sonya Erickson
Shareholder,
Heller Ehrman Venture Law Group

Dr. Debra Leith,
Lawyer
Heller Ehrman Venture Law Group

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
(presentation 12:00 - 1:00)
* Please note the LES event will be TUESDAY June 12th & the location/address for this meeting *
Heller Ehrman Venture Law Group Offices
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6100
Seattle, WA 98104

Sonya Erickson:
Sonya F. Erickson joined the firm in 2003 and is a member of Heller Ehrman’s Venture Law Group.  Ms. Erickson’s practice encompasses the representation of emerging growth companies, established technology businesses and venture capital funds.  Ms. Erickson has represented issuers and underwriters in numerous public offerings.  She also has substantial experience in venture capital and other private financing transactions and has worked on technology-based strategic partnerships, collaborations and mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Erickson has represented these and numerous other clients from incorporation through initial public offering, merger and beyond.

Dr. Debra Leith:
Debra K. Leith joined the firm in 2002 and is a member of the Intellectual Property Transactions Practice Group, the Patent & Trademarks Practice Group, and the Life Sciences Practice. Dr. Leith has over 20 years of experience in the intellectual property and life sciences fields of law. Prior to joining Heller Ehrman, she served as Vice President of the Intellectual Property Group for ZymoGenetics, Inc. Dr. Leith represents a variety of international life sciences clients, from start-ups to global pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Leith’s practice involves advising and counseling clients, and negotiating and drafting agreements, across a spectrum of life sciences transactions, including strategic alliances, collaborations, technology and patent licenses, distribution, sales and co-promotion agreements, and manufacturing and supply agreements. Dr. Leith has a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology, is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and has extensive in-house counsel experience. Dr. Leith has been a speaker at various local and national meetings and seminars.

Heller Ehrman Venture Law Group is graciously providing lunch and parking for this event.

One CLE Credit is pending approval for this program, sponsored by the Washington Law School Foundation, University of Washington School of Law.   

Registration:
$20 - LES Members / $30 Non-Members (registration prior to Tuesday, June 5th at noon)
$30 - LES Members / $40 Non-Members (registration after Friday, June 8th at noon)
$10 - Students (registration prior to Friday, June 8th at noon)
$15 - Students (registration after Friday, June 8th at noon)

Please pre-register to secure your place for this lecture and luncheon. 

LES Members, click here to register online with your credit card;

Non-Members, click here to register with your credit card;

Students, click here to register with your credit card;

Directions to Heller Ehrman Venture Law Group

From I-5 South:
Take the Seneca Street Exit.
Take a Left onto Fifth Avenue.
Take a Right onto Columbia Street – The Columbia Center building will be on your left.
Parking available in the building (non-validated); garage entrance is on your left.

From I-5 North:
Take the James Street Exit.
Take a Right onto Columbia Street
Cross over Fifth Avenue - The Columbia Center building will be on your left.
Parking available in the building (non-validated); garage entrance is on your left.

Contact Simmone Misra at smisra@microsoft.com if you have any questions.