Life sciences companies should be aware of the relevant intellectual property rights of competitors and other third parties, as infringement of such rights could lead to undesired outcomes, such as unwanted litigation, significant monetary payouts, or even shutdown of the company. In this webinar, we’ll discuss important steps that can be taken to identify and reduce risks that arise from the patent rights of others.

Among the topics to be explored:

• What is “freedom to operate” and how do I know if I have it?
• Opinions of counsel – when should I get one?
• Challenging third-party patents – inter partes review

Dealing with offers to license and preparing for litigation