Negotiating Patent Industry Standard Agreements

About the Course:

Unlocking the Power of Patent Industry Standards: A Comprehensive Webinar

Join us for an illuminating session delving into the intricate world of Patent Industry Standards, licensing, and litigation. Led by David Healey, Partner at Fish & Richardson, this webinar promises invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of standard setting authorities and legal frameworks surrounding industry standards.

Key Topics Covered:

• Understanding Industry Standards: Gain a comprehensive understanding of industry standards and their impact on licensing and litigation, including insights into prominent standard setting authorities like ASME, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Navigating Legal Landscape: Explore exemptions to anti-trust laws and delve into real-world examples of industry standards efforts that successfully withstand legal scrutiny.
• Litigation Issues: Dive into critical issues that arise during litigation concerning industry standards, including equitable estoppels, implied license, patent misuse, and more.
• Negotiating Royalty Rates: Learn effective strategies for negotiating royalty rates within standards groups and ensuring compliance with concepts like “fair and non-discriminatory use” and “free to use.”
• Optimizing Company Positioning: Discover how to position your company for maximum advantage during initial working group meetings and handle provisional applications within the context of standards meetings.
• Mitigating Risks: Understand potential risks such as compulsory licenses, Duty to License, and methods to assert patents against standards while choosing the most favorable forum for patent assertion.

Course Leader: David Healey

With over 25 years of experience in patent litigation and related antitrust matters, David Healey brings unparalleled expertise to this webinar. He has a proven track record of success in Federal and State Courts, International Trade Commission, and various arbitration forums. As the author of the renowned blog, PatentMath, Mr. Healey is a recognized authority in the field.

Course Length: Approximately 1.5 hours

Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies necessary to navigate the intricate landscape of patent industry standards. Reserve your spot today!