Freedom to Operate
April 5th, 2012
in Pharmaceuticals / Biotech / Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech |
I wanted you to know that based on industry feedback from fellow patent experts we are happy to announce – for your review and early registration – the topics and speaker faculty for our 9th International Forum on Freedom to Operate, which will take place on the 9th and 10th May in Frankfurt, Germany.
This practical forum on the latest strategies for cost-effective, high value and low risk FTO assessments gathers numerous eminent in-house experts from the pharma, biotech and chemical industries. Based on their first-hand experience, the distinguished panel will share their extensive insights and discuss the latest legal and regulatory developments for successful FTO opinion writing.
http://www.c5-online.com/fto
C5’s FTO forum is the only event in Europe specifically designed for IP and Information Science experts involved with FTO practices in pharma, biotech and chemical sectors. In particular learn how to overcome the biggest challenges facing Freedom to Operate (FTO) searches, analysis and opinion writing today and cut through the complexities of:
- Current EPO, US and European National case lawon claim interpretation and validity
- Conducting FTO searches more time efficiently and cost effectively
- Hear best practice approaches to good search strategy by leading in-house experts
- Explore new technology tools and trends
- Assess search strategies for different sized projects
- New developments on SPCs and paediatric exclusivity and how they could threaten your patent strategy
- Stratifying and quantifying FTO risks: how to deal with the grey areas
- Downstream effects of EPO divisional applications and the America Invents Act on your FTO strategy
- New considerations for FTO practice arising from recent gene patenting decisions (Lilly v HGS and Brüstle v Greenpeace)
- Addressing FTO challenges in emerging markets:China, India, Brazil
For more information, check the link below:
http://www.c5-online.com/files/pdf/marketing/511L12-FRA-E.pdf
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European Export Controls
April 4th, 2012
in International Trade & Defense, Regulatory Compliance and Trade |
Gain an In-depth Understanding of how Export Controls are Implemented Throughout Europe and Take Home Practical Tools for Benchmarking Your European Export Controls Compliance Programme to Avoid the Risk of Violations.
Amid the new EU general export authorisations, proposed changes to export controls under the European Commission’s recent Green Paper and new sanctions continuously being issued, companies are faced with new burdens and also, new opertunites. Now is the time to ensure your company is fully prepared for the changes being made to European export controls. By strengthening your knowledge on the implementation of European export controls throughout the Member States, you gain the tools you need to maintain a competitive advantage in the market place and to avoid costly export violations.
C5‘s 2nd Advanced Forum on European Export Controls is a unique programme specifically and expertly designed to help you and your organisation conquer the challenge of remaining informed, compliant and ahead of the game.
The sessions will provide you with in-depth and practical guidance on European export control regulations and best practices for benchmarking your export compliance programme and fulfilling all your requirements when exporting controlled goods.
Key Topics Include:
Strategies for capitalising on the European Union’s Community General Export Authorisation licenses
Creating an action plan for avoiding sanction violations when exporting dual-use goods even when the list of sanctioned countries is continuously changing
How to accurately classifying dual-use goods under the EC Regulations 428/2009
Best practices for screening third parties to avoid doing business with entities on the sanctioned parties lists and mitigate the risks of diversion
Leading tactics for ended contracts with parties that have been placed on the sanctions lists
How to comply with encryption controls throughout Europe
This packed 2 day programme with deliver valuable, practical information that you can take back to your organisation and implement immediately. Participants will receive a CD-Rom containing a comprehensive set of valuable materials prepared by the speakers specifically for this event. These are invaluable reference materials which you will use again and again, long after the conference is over.
Central and Emerging Europe Private Equity Deal Forum
April 3rd, 2012
in Private Equity |
By demonstrating strong resilience to the market volatility, private equity in CEE is rapidly becoming an asset class of choice for many forward thinking investors.
Strategies are back and exits becoming easier. With several prominent deals announced in 2012 is expected to be the busiest year in the last three years.
However, with many restrictions on the lending side and much tightened regulation, both LPs and GPs are in need of careful guidance like never before: How much room should be made for this asset class in your investment portfolio? What returns does it promise? What are the risks? What should be your firms’ key points of differentiation within an increasingly competitive universe of the CEE private equity? How to locate strategic or financial partners and convert proposals into real deals?
If you, like many of your colleagues, are facing the challenges of ensuring that you have the most effective and well-defined investment strategy in this maturing market while boosting your deal origination opportunity – then you should register for C5’s new
Your expert guidance on best investment and fundraising strategies in downturn
12– 13 June 2012 | Vienna
Build on success of C5’s CEE Private Equity Forum we strive to create a perfect networking platform and secure the participation of most influential GPs, LPs, lenders and industry partners to get to the root of the issues affecting your deal making and fundraising opportunities and strategies.
5 main reasons to attend or send your team to this event:
- Locate new investors and financial sponsors.
- Benchmark your strategies against those of the high performers’ to develop value-creating, carefully targeted investment plans.
- Avoid costly pitfalls and minimize legal costs by learning from the experiences and “war stories” of the region’s leading dealmakers.
- Obtain “need-to-know” tips on sensitive issues, helping you to devise the most effective transactional strategies and partnership agreements.
- Learn how to make your fund terms more “LP-friendly”, helping you to succeed in an extremely challenging fundraising market.
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Pharma Patent Lifecycles
April 2nd, 2012
in Legal, Legal Conferences, Legal Conferences, Pharmaceuticals / Biotech / Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech |
The pharmaceutical industry stands on the edge of a patent cliff, with many blockbuster drugs going off patent in 2012 and 2013.
This decline in the number of patents not only creates problems for big pharma innovators, but also puts generic companies under pressure to maximise their opportunities. With the cost of research and development continually rising and the need to obtain maximum revenue from existing patent terms, patent lifecycle management is becoming more crucial for the pharma industry than ever before.
At this time it is essential that you know how to modify your lifecycle strategy to legitimately extend revenue streams and take advantage of the changing patent landscape.
Benchmark your strategies for patent lifecycle extensions with your direct peers and gain an advantage over your competitors.
For more information, check the link below:
http://www.c5-online.com/files/pdf/marketing/509L12-LON-E.pdf
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Long Term Gas Supply Contracts
April 1st, 2012
in Energy, Legal, Legal Conferences, Legal Conferences |
In the uncertain economic landscape of the European gas market, purchasing utilities are facing adverse trading terms throughout their portfolios.
The divergence of oil and gas prices continues at a pace with no sign of abatement. These market conditions have led to those functioning under oil-indexed long term gas supply contracts being obliged to buy high and sell low, crippling profit margins and placing them in jeopardy.
Many utilities simply cannot afford to continue to operate under these constraints, placing immense pressure on the trading relationships between them and their suppliers as each stand their ground; leading to intricate pricing disputes. In recent months a few industry players have successfully sought renegotiation of their long term gas supply contracts in an attempt to level the playing field.
C5’s second annual “Commercial and Legal Strategies for Negotiating Long Term Gas Supply Contracts” conference has been fully researched and redeveloped to ensure the latest tactics, tips and techniques required for successful contract negotiation are all presented. We have assembled the leading industry figures from all streams to provide their in-depth evaluation of the contractual provisions, re-negotiation strategies and arbitral issues that are critical in the European gas market today. 2012’s hot topics that will include:
- Assessing the current and future climate of long term gas supply contracts
- Negotiating price revision
- Negotiation when contractual rules are silent
- Commercial considerations to circumvent contractual disputes
- Dispute resolution through mediation and arbitration
- Improving efficiency and predictability of arbitration
- Baseball arbitration
- Assessing the global gas market trends
- The impact of the global energy market dynamic on price
- Effective drafting of future long term contracts
- The importance of governing law in gas contracts
This conference brings together experts from all streams to focus and reveal their industry know-how on the fundamental issues affecting the European gas market today. Anyone involved in the negotiation or renegotiation of long term gas supply contracts simply cannot afford to overlook this opportunity to prepare their armory and safeguard their company’s market position.
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US Online Gaming Law
March 31st, 2012
in Legal, Legal Conferences, Legal Conferences |
With the DOJ opinion on 23 December 2011 appearing to clarify the legality of US Online Gaming it is no wonder that operators, manufacturers, and technology providers are winging into action with plans in place to try and tap this potentially lucrative new revenue source.
However, there remain many legal and regulatory hurdles before such strategies can become reality.
- Who will be responsible for the regulation, State-by State?
- Who would have jurisdiction if interstate play was permitted?
- How will cross-border capability improve liquidity in the market?
- Could States operate with different technical standards?
- How will regulators avoid over-taxing?
The uncertainty which stands in the way of huge potential profits is a current challenge for lawyers, operators, regulators and gaming business leaders. The gaming industry must remain ready and continue to be proactive during what is likely to be a period of rapid legislative and regulatory changes in the next 12 months.
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Long Term Gas Supply Contracts
March 23rd, 2012
in Energy, Energy & Resources |
Enhance your understanding of the latest tactics and strategies which are being utilised to successfully renegotiate long term gas supply contracts.
The divergence between oil and gas prices is causing continuing hardship for many energy companies engaged in oil indexed contracts as they are forced to buy high and sell low, crippling their profit margins. More recently however, some purchasers have achieved success in renegotiating their contracts linking them partly to spot pricing and demonstrating the importance of having an effective negotiation strategy and a clear understanding of arbitration mechanisms.
forum is the only event of its kind dedicated to the negotiation of oil indexed gas contracts. This forum which attracted over 120 attendees at its launch last year will provide you with the latest tactics, tips and techniques required for successful contract negotiation.
Why you should attend:
- Integrate up to the minute strategies and techniques into the drafting and negotiation of your contracts.
- Gain a clear understanding of how global energy market dynamics will impact upon gas prices, so that you can tailor your negotiation strategy accordingly.
- Hear the views of leading arbitrators on how to successfully resolve gas price disputes.
- Unparalleled networking opportunities: Meet leading commercial and legal experts from energy companies across Europe to share experiences and best practices.
For more information, check the link below:
http://www.c5-online.com/files/pdf/marketing/504W12-BER-E.pdf
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Hi-Tech Patent Litigation & IP Strategies
March 22nd, 2012
in Intellectual Property, Legal, Legal Conferences, Legal Conferences, Litigation, Telecoms & Technology |
With significant case law developments, numerous infringement actions and injunctive relief being sought across Europe and beyond, Hi-tech patent law continues to evolve rapidly.
Given the highly competitive and lucrative nature of the industry, coupled with an increasing need to get products to market, it is more important than ever that in-house counsel and patent attorneys stay abreast of recent court decisions and how they impact IP strategy on a global level.
In addition to current litigation tactics, hi-tech manufacturers, distributors, networks, software and hardware developers need to ensure they are implementing the most competitive licensing strategies to protect and defend their patent portfolios and maximise revenues when entering or consolidating their place in the market.
The 2012 Hi-Tech Patent Litigation and IP Strategies forum will focus on the latest case law developments on hi-tech patents across Europe and beyond and offer real-time initiatives on how to use these decisions in the licensing strategies you employ.
You will walk away with fresh insights, tactics and tools to strategise your IP licensing and keep up with the latest case-law and its implications on your patent strategy in this highly competitively market including:
- UK, Dutch, German and French Counsel on developing a cross-border enforcement strategy
- KPN, Qualcomm, RIM and Industry analysts Wiseharbor on the opportunities and pitfalls of FRAND licensing
- Ericsson on protecting your patent portfolio from the threat of NPEs
- Nokia on using litigation as a catalyst to conduct effective cross-licensing negotiations
- The inventor of the “Italian Torpedo” procedure on successfully navigating patent thickets
- The European Commission on the practical implementation of a single EU patent
- WIPO on proven ADR techniques that work
- Qualcomm on complying with competition law when drafting licensing agreements
For more information, check the link below:
http://www.c5-online.com/files/pdf/marketing/678L12-LON-E.pdf
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Pharma Patent Lifecycles
March 21st, 2012
in Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech |
By attending this well-recognised industry event you will be able to:
Benchmark your strategies for patent lifecycle extensions with your direct peers in leading pharma and biotech companies and gain advantage over your competitors.
The eminent speakers will share their best practice insights and offer clarity on the latest SPC court decisions and regulatory developments and the implications for your patent lifecycle management strategies.
In addition you will gain a full analysis of the complex issues and case law surrounding the intersection of competition law and IP, with a particular focus on reverse settlements, ‘abuse of dominance’, disclosure of prior art and patent pooling. You will receive direct guidance from the European Commission on lifecycle extensions and how to avoid anti-trust enforcement action.
Our outstanding speaker faculty includesexpert in-house counsel:
- Tony Rollins, Managing Counsel European Patents,Merck (UK)
- Jürgen Dressel, Head of Patent Litigation ex USA,Novartis (Switzerland)
- Brian Tempest, Chairman,Hale & Tempest (Ex CEO Ranbaxy)
- James Robertson, Senior Manager, Patent Counsel,GlaxoSmithKline (Belgium)
- Lars Sparre Conrad, Senior Patent Counsel, Corporate Patents & Trademarks,H. Lundbeck (Denmark)
- Dr. Deepak Murpani, Vice President, R&D (Formulation/Product development), Genepharm (Greece)
- Bernard McDonald, Global IP Manager, Legal Affairs Group,Emergent BioSolutions (UK)
Plushear directly from the regulator and patent offices about the latest case law decisions and their interpretations:
- Dieter Tzschoppe, Director Pure and Applied Organic Chemistry,European Patent Office
- Lavinia Teodorescu, DG Competition Antitrust Pharma and Health Services, European Commission
- Martijn de Lange,Netherlands Patent Office
- Dr Lawrence Cullen, Deputy Director (Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals & Organic Chemistry) Patents Directorate,Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO)
And meet many more international IP expert speakers.
For more information, check the link below:
http://www.c5-online.com/files/pdf/marketing/509L12-LON-E.pdf
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Advanced China Tax Summit
March 20th, 2012
in Financial Services |
With the increasing spread of nation-wide tax reform, heightened scrutiny of transfer profit allocation and anti-avoidance adjustment, as well as new laws on foreigner’s social security tax, environmental tax, in-house tax professionals’ responsibilities are larger than ever.
ACI’s Advanced China Tax Summit is a two day conference designed to offer you the one-stop shop to get the latest update on important tax development for foreign multinationals operating in China. More importantly, you will be able to benchmark your best tax practice against peers in your operation. Based on our 6-month intensive research with Tax Directors/Finance Directors/CFOs from the industry, the conference agenda will focus on hot button issues in 2012:
- China VAT Reform Rollout Update: Preparing for Sweeping Changes in Beijing and Other Regions Post-Shanghai VAT Pilot Program
- Responding to China SAT’s Heightened Transfer Pricing Enforcement in 2012
- Overcoming Operational Issues When Adjusting Internal Financial and Accounting System to Implement Shanghai VAT Tax Pilot Program
- US IRS Keynote: The View on Transfer Pricing Profit Allocation in China
- Obtaining VAT 0% Rate Certifications from Shanghai Municipal Tax Bureau
- Circular 698, Jiangdu Case and Beyond: Mitigating Disclosure Risks While Meeting Reporting Obligation in Offshore Share Transfer
- Complying with New Foreigners Social Security Tax Contribution
- Benchmarking Tax Function Effectiveness for China Operation: Improving Infrastructure and Internal Controls to Minimize Tax Risks
- Impact of New Environmental Tax on Foreign Multinational Companies
- Tax Efficient Supply Chain: Bridging the Gap between Tax Structure and Supply Chain Operations
- Royalties Payment, Service Fee and License Fees: Understanding China Customs Valuation to Avoid Double Taxation
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