Patent Law: New Session: Insiders' Perspective on Kodak Auction

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new The Insiders' Perspective on the Kodak Auction: What Really Happened and What It Means

The recent $500M+ auction of Kodak's patent portfolio was the result of a number of very unique factors: a bankruptcy, existing litigation, major creditors, and a very limited timeline. This exclusive briefing featuring auction architects and participants will cover:

Lessons learned
Asset identification, valuation and due diligence
Difficulty in receiving a stalking horse offer and its importance
Auction dynamics
Evolution of the consortium -- strange bedfellows?

Panelists:
Rob Heath, Senior VP, RPX Corporation
Ken Lustig, VP, Intellectual Ventures
Timothy Lynch, Chief IP Officer, Kodak
Nader A. Mousavi, Partner, Sullivan Cromwell

Moderator:
Shawn Ambwani, VP Licensing & Business Development, Intertrust

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Kodak
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And More!

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Network with colleagues in your industry at the Sector Reception and Offsite Event. Plus don't miss the chance to connect with over 1,000 professionals at the Welcome Reception and Networking Reception at the National Constitution Center!

Sessions Covering What's Top of Mind in the High Tech Industry:

To Troll or Not to Troll? Legislative, Judicial and Market-Based Solutions
An Examination of the AST Purchase of the MIPS Technologies Portfolio
Patent Market and Monetization: Valuation, Liquidity, and Other Challenges
Ticket to Ride: Automation in Transportation
Patent License Valuation in the Real World
The JOBS Act, Crowdfunding & the Future of Innovation
Strategic Alliances and Defensive Patent Strategies - Different Models Achieving Similar Results?
War of the Titans: Several Decisions Making Milestones
License or Litigate?: Lessons Learned From Doing Deals Instead of Doing Battle
Special Techniques and Insights when Valuing Intellectual Property Transactions: From Early Stage to Maturity
The Role of IP in Multi-Disciplinary Deals
The Role of IP in M&A Strategy and Dealmaking: Views from Different Industries and Constituents

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