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LES 2007 Winter Meeting Managing the Evolving Deal February 21-23, 2007 Palace Hotel San Francisco, CA

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PDS Workshops Each of these Professional Development Series (PDS) Workshops meets one of the PDS Workshop requirements for the Intermediate-level series. They are also open to all meeting participants on a space-available basis. Because class size is limited to 35, both PDS students and other interested participants are asked to register for this Workshop by marking your choices on the Winter Meeting registration form. Thursday, February 22, 2007 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PDS 201 (LEGAL) WORKSHOP Legal Issues in Licensing Learn the reasonable measures that companies can take to protect trade secrets. Explore the role of contracts in protecting trade secrets. Find out what constitutes "misappropriation" of trade secrets and the legal remedies available. This interactive workshop will help you conduct audits, educate employees, and structure agreements that protect this valuable intellectual property. Steven E. Feldman, Partner, Welsh & Katz, Ltd. Friday, February 23, 2007 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PDS 204 (ETHICS) WORKSHOP Ethics in Licensing This PDS Workshop will focus on the ethical considerations in licensing negotiations and agreements. Based on case study examples, the interactive format will engage participants in discussing facts and ethical principles of particular situations across several industries. Although the content is designed for legal professionals, other licensing executives will find the activities informative as well. Christopher A. Bloom, Partner, Bell, Boyd & Lloyd Each of these Professional Development Series (PDS) Workshops meets one of the PDS Workshop Requirements for the Intermediate-level series. They are also open to all meeting participants on a space-available basis. Because class size is limited to 35, both PDS students and other interested participants are asked to register for this Workshop in advance by contacting Vicki Hancock (703-836-3106; vhancock@les.org). Check for any remaining spaces at the LES Registration desk on site at the Meeting. Find additional information about the Professional Development Series.