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As companies navigate increasing competitive pressures and regulatory scrutiny, the strategic choice between patent protection and trade secret maintenance has grown increasingly complex.
United States
Location: Hyatt Regency, San Francisco Embarcadero
Sponsored by: Life Sciences Patent Network
As companies face increasing competitive pressures and
regulatory scrutiny, the decision between patent protection and
trade secret maintenance has become more complex than ever.
Weighing up the benefits of avoiding the potential delays and
inconsistencies at the patent office, with the concern of staff
leaving and tight scrutiny of process for trade secrets, is at the
forefront of IP professionals’ minds. Our panelists will
share insights from the frontlines of IP strategy, discussing
recent shifts in approach and providing practical guidance on when
each protection mechanism serves best. They’ll address
management concerns, defensive strategies, and the human element in
trade secret protection.
Partner Joy Nemirow will be moderating the panel "Strategic
Protection for Life Sciences Innovations in a Changing Landscape:
Trade Secrets vs Patents" on November 3 from 9:00-9:45 AM.
Businesses turn to Sheppard to deliver sophisticated counsel to help clients move ahead. With more than 1,200 lawyers located in 16 offices worldwide, our client-centered approach is grounded in nearly a century of building enduring relationships on trust and collaboration. Our broad and diversified practices serve global clients—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—at every stage of the business cycle, including high-stakes litigation, complex transactions, sophisticated financings and regulatory issues. With leading edge technologies and innovation behind our team, we pride ourselves on being a strategic partner to our clients.
