Practical Considerations for Obtaining and Relying Upon a Patent Opinion of Counsel

A patent opinion of counsel is an important aspect of intellectual property management, particularly for companies looking to protect their inventions and innovations. Join us on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, for an enlightening discussion about factors to consider for obtaining and relying upon an opinion of counsel directed to U.S. patents. Foley attorneys Kim Dodd and Andrew Gross will cover topics such as:

• Deciding whether to obtain an opinion of counsel
• Choosing an opinion counsel and commissioning an opinion
• Understanding how an opinion fits into a patent infringement lawsuit in U.S. courts
• Deciding whether to rely on an opinion in litigation
• Understanding the scope of attorney-client privilege and work-product waivers associated with relying on an opinion

This webinar is intended for in-house counsel and executives of companies that develop products that could be accused of patent infringement. It is free to attend, but advance registration is required.

CLE

Applications for accreditation will be submitted to CO, FL, NY, and WI (50-minute hour); and CA, IL, TX, UT, and VA (60-minute hour) for up to 1.00 credit hour. Uniform Certificates of Attendance will be provided to attendees seeking credit in other jurisdictions.

Foley & Lardner LLP is an approved MCLE provider in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Texas, and Utah.

For purposes of New York CLE credit, this program is appropriate for experienced attorneys only. Certificates of attendance will be distributed to eligible participants approximately eight weeks after the program via email. For questions regarding CLE, please email [email protected].

To be eligible for CLE credit, you will need to be logged into the Microsoft Teams meeting for the full duration of the live event; credit may not be obtained by viewing and/or listening to a program recording after the event. Your first and last names must also be entered upon joining the meeting and displayed throughout the program. Additionally, you will need to complete and return the Attorney Affirmation Form that will be made available.