Saturday, March 14, 2020

April 14: The Emerging Patent Landscape related to Blockchain and Smart Home Technologies

An intellectual property (IP) protection strategy is critical to the success of an emerging technology company. The Open Source and decentralized nature of blockchain implementations does not insulate innovators from risk of patent assertions. Marc Kaufman will outline the patent landscape related to blockchain and smart home technology and discuss how patents can foster innovation in these technologies.
Title:
The Emerging Patent Landscape related to Blockchain and Smart Home Technologies
Live MBHB Webinar
When/Where:
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
1 PM ET
Live MBHB Webinar - Register Now!
Speaker:
Marc Kaufman concentrates his practice in the area of patent strategy, in particular, advising clients in protecting, managing and leveraging their intellectual property assets. He has also represented clients in defending against patent assertions in district courts and through post-grant administrative proceedings in the U.S. Patent Office. Mr. Kaufman has created structured procedures to secure and enforce intellectual property rights in a market-focused manner. Marc’s practice focuses on computer software including the areas of Fintech, database technology, content distribution, and computer security. Over the last several years, Marc has actively monitored and analyzed the emerging patent landscape related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Marc is a co-founder of the Blockchain IP Council. Read more.
Cost:
While there is no fee to participate, all attendees must register in advance and, in order to receive MCLE credit, must participate online and individually.
Credit:
MCLE credit is pending for the states of California, Illinois, New Jersey,* New York,* North Carolina and Virginia (*via reciprocity).
By:
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP is committed to educating clients and friends of the firm with respect to significant developments and trends in the areas of intellectual property law.

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