Leveraging IP as Collateral: Due Diligence, Value Assessment, Risk Considerations, Contractual Provisions
Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE video webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will guide IP counsel on using IP as collateral. The panel will discuss the steps needed to conduct due diligence and determine the value of the IP assets. The panel will also address the potential risks of using IP as collateral and offer best practices for navigating through the process.
Outline
- IP as collateral requirements
- Due diligence and evaluating the value of the IP assets
- Risks of using IP as collateral
- Contractual provisions
- Best practices for using IP as collateral
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What are the potential risks associated with using IP as collateral?
- What due diligence should be done to assess the IP assets?
- What best practices should counsel employ when navigating the process of using IP as collateral?
Faculty
Joe A. Agiato
Founder and CEO
PIUS
Mr. Agiato oversees the structuring and pricing of deals, all due diligence functions, and developing and maintaining... | Read More
Mr. Agiato oversees the structuring and pricing of deals, all due diligence functions, and developing and maintaining deal sourcing, patent, trademark and trade name valuations. He has been an active investor and team leader in various intellectual property transactions. He also served as the National Practice Leader for Intellectual Property Services at KPMG. His expertise helped pioneer and develop intellectual asset management procedures that helped clients generate significant incremental returns from their intellectual property rights. He performed more than 2,000 intellectual property valuations and has been involved with billions of dollars worth of intellectual property transactions.
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Christian LaForgia
Attorney
Banner Witcoff
Mr. LaForgia assists clients in patent procurement and portfolio development. As a former patent examiner with... | Read More
Mr. LaForgia assists clients in patent procurement and portfolio development. As a former patent examiner with experience working at law firms and in-house, he understands his clients’ needs and how to efficiently and economically navigate the patent process. Mr. LaForgia brings a keen business sense to building patent portfolios, as well as negotiating agreements on behalf of his clients.
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Troy Zander
Partner
Barnes & Thornburg
Mr. Zander focuses his practice on the representation of lenders and companies in documenting technology, life... | Read More
Mr. Zander focuses his practice on the representation of lenders and companies in documenting technology, life sciences, and middle-market financing transactions, including traditional commercial leveraged debt financings, venture debt financings, and bridge loans. He has represented agents, lenders, participants, and companies in credit facilities aggregating in excess of $50 billion. Mr. Zander has also represented companies, secured and unsecured creditors, committees, trustees and asset purchasers in bankruptcy and out-of-court proceedings and continues to represent lenders in forbearances, loan restructurings, amendments, and modifications. He has restructured debt in excess of $2.5 billion in federal, state and out-of-court proceedings.
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Greg Greifeld
Managing Director, Deputy CIO, Head of Credit
Runway Growth Capital
In his role, Mr. Greifeld leads the team that is responsible for due diligence, performance monitoring, and deal... | Read More
In his role, Mr. Greifeld leads the team that is responsible for due diligence, performance monitoring, and deal structure of both prospective borrowers and portfolio companies. He holds a seat on the firm’s investment committee, amendment committee, and first deal review committee. Mr. Greifeld is also chairman of the firm’s ESG committee. He was included in the 2020 Rising Stars list by the Venture Capital Journal and the 2020 Rising Stars list by Private Debt Investor. Prior to joining Runway, Mr. Greifeld held several positions at J.P. Morgan and HPS Investment Partners.
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