Wilson Sonsini is a proud sponsor of the ACC San Francisco Bay Area IP Symposium on Thursday, September 19. In-house counsel are invited to participate in up to six hours of virtual CLE programming. Discover new and timely legal updates related to intellectual property.

Wilson Sonsini partners John P. McGaraghan and Ryan R. Smith will present, "Thorny IP Issues That Can Potentially Derail M&A Deals: How to Timely Identify Them, What to Do if They Arise, and How to Keep Your C-Suite Happy in the Process," on September 19 from 1:45pm to 2:45pm.

As an IP specialist, the last thing you want is for an ugly IP issue to potentially stall or kill a crucial acquisition, divestiture, or investment. This experienced panel will identify some of the more challenging IP issues that a company may face during a merger, acquisition, divestiture, or other transaction and share how best to resolve them so that these issues do not cripple a company's overall M&A objective. Topics to be covered include:

• Identifying IP license provisions that threaten to kill deals
• Performing diligence in constantly changing legal landscapes, e.g., identifying IP chain of title issues domestically and internationally
• Managing attorney-client privilege and waiver when selling a business unit
• Risk mitigation strategies including remediation, deal structure, escrows, indemnification, and insurance
• Communicating IP risks to stakeholders, including the company’s executives and board

The panel will not only discuss theoretical perspectives, but provide practical examples to evaluate and navigate IP issues, opportunities, and complexities for strategic decision-making. We invite you to join this session to elevate your M&A strategy with a deep understanding of the pivotal role IP issues play in shaping successful M&A transactions.

Both ACC and non-ACC members may attend the virtual CLE program. For more information, visit ACC’s website.