Strategic Venue Selection & Use of IP Injunctions

IP litigation is a critical component of corporate strategy in a knowledge-based economy. As more companies use IP litigation to establish or preserve their market position or as a barrier to entry by others, the importance of a strategic approach to IP litigation is taking center stage. This session focused on how recent trends and fundamental changes in IP litigation are effecting corporate strategy. The discussion included:

• Important trends in IP litigation
• Using injunctions effectively in IP cases
• Strategic venue selection for litigating IP cases

Presenters included: Thomas I. Elkind, Foley & Lardner LLP; Jeanne M. Gills, Foley & Lardner LLP; Anat Hakim, Foley & Lardner LLP; Aron Levko, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; J. Bruce Schelkopf, Cummins Inc.; and Michael Springs, Bank of America.