04.02.18 by Mel Simburg
Protecting Value in IP Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation
Mel Simburg presented “Protecting Value in IP Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation” in an afternoon plenary session of the WSBA’s 23rd Annual Intellectual Property (IP) Institute on April 19, 2018.
Mel’s presentation explored strategies to protect IP and IP rights value in various dispute resolution contexts, including enforcement of international IP licenses. His topics include extrajudicial enforcement techniques, how to prevent controlling persons from avoiding a client’s reach, how to draft a dispute resolution clause that restricts challenges to IP rights, and limiting potential damage claims against the IP rights holder.
The main focus of WSBA’s 23rd Annual Intellectual Property Institute is “Where Is the Value of U.S. Intellectual Property Headed?” It was held at the Motif Hotel in downtown Seattle (1415 Fifth Ave.) and via Live Webcast.
Mel has extensive experience as a mediator, arbitrator, and litigator in IP disputes and in protecting and licensing IP internationally. For other news on Mel’s alternative dispute resolution activities, visit: Checklist for Effective Advocacy in Mediation, Mel Simburg Passes Arbitrator Milestone, and ADR Practice Tips and Tricks.