Summarising the past two sessions: who is responsible for each part of the trade secret process and most importantly how are you proactive with management?
Trade secrets are an all-encompassing multiple-department purpose that all functions must be involved with, therefore the who and how are as important as the why and what.
Management:
• How to embrace trade secrets: internal and qualifications process
• When to trust and when to sue
• The value of secrecy - valuation impact
• Start-ups vs multinational
Examine the Responsibility of IP Function vs Compliance vs Legal to Safeguard Trade Secret Theft:
• Roles & responsibilities of IP, compliance, and legal in trade secret protection
• Identify & address potential gaps/overlaps in responsibilities
• Best practices for collaboration & communication among departments
• Legal & regulatory landscape for trade secret protection
• Real-life case studies & best practices for managing trade secret theft allegations/breaches
Marie McMorrow
In her IP litigation role, Marie handles disputes involving complex patent litigation, breaches of confidentiality, trade mark, anti-counterfeiting and protected designation of origin disputes, design (registered and unregistered) and copyright infringements.
Marie also has considerable experience supporting clients on the generation, acquisition and commercial exploitation of their IP assets, regularly advising on joint venture, co-existence, product development, collaboration and licensing deals. Marie also has considerable expertise in providing IP due diligence and IP support to clients on their corporate acquisition and disposal programmes.
Fredrick de Mare
Lillian Mocelin
Shane O`Neill
