Ann Fort, Partner, Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan LLP to Speak at TKG's LIVE Webcast
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- Jersey City, NJ (1888PressRelease) October 05, 2016 - The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series has announced today that Ann Fort, Partner, Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group's webcast entitled: The Defend Trade Secrets Act ("DTSA"): A Small Step or a Big Leap? LIVE Webcast. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 05, 2016
About Ann Fort
Ann Fort protects the IP rights of clients in the U.S. and abroad. A seasoned litigator, her practice encompasses patent infringement, licensing disputes, trade secret protection and unfair competition. She tries cases in both federal and state courts and represents clients in alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration and mediation. Her recent experiences include defending claims brought by non-practicing entities. Ann has handled cases involving financial institution software products, Internet-based information management systems, wireless data transmission systems, automated materials handling systems, ground fault circuit interrupters, power management unit chips, interactive television program guides, computer network security protection systems, and medical information systems.
An active leader in Sutherland's pro bono program, Ann's public service work includes serving on the board for the Federal Circuit Bar Association PTO Pro Bono Committee, the Southern Center For Human Rights, and TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and the Women in Technology Foundation.
About Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan LLP
Sutherland is an international legal service provider helping the world's largest companies, industry leaders, sector innovators and business entrepreneurs solve their biggest challenges and reach their business goals. More than 400 lawyers across seven major practice areas-corporate, energy and environmental, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, real estate and tax-provide the framework for an extensive range of focus areas. Sutherland is composed of associated legal practices that are separate entities, doing business in the United States as Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, and as Sutherland (Europe) LLP in London and Geneva. Sutherland (Europe) LLP is a limited liability partnership and is registered in England and Wales with registered number OC348198. Its registered office is at Marble Quay, St. Katharine Docks, London E1W 1UH. Sutherland (Europe) LLP is authorized and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales whose regulatory requirements can be accessed at http://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/handbook/code/content.page. A list of the members of Sutherland (Europe) LLP and their professional qualifications is open to inspection at its registered office.
Event Synopsis:
On May 11th of this year, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secret Act (DTSA). The DTSA became effective immediately and is the first federal civil legislation address the protection of trade secrets. The expectation of trade secret owners is that the DTSA will create more uniform protection across the nation. Whether that will occur, and how long it may take before it occurs, is the subject of debate.
What is not debatable, however, is that substantial changes in litigating trade secret disputes are anticipated. The jurisdictional grant of the DTSA will significantly affect the litigation timing and strategy for both plaintiffs and defendants, the jurisdiction for traditional state law claims, and the development of parallel state and federal law for enforcement of trade secret rights.
In this two-hour LIVE Webcast, two distinguished professionals and thought leaders brought together by The Knowledge Group will help companies and lawyers understand the fundamental and complex aspects of this significant topic. They will provide an in-depth discussion of the DTSA and will also offer best compliance practices and litigation strategies.
Key topics include:
• The DTSA - An Overview
• Potential Legal Implications
• Criticisms
• Litigation Strategies
• Best Compliance Practices
About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/
For further details, please visit:
https://theknowledgegroup.org/the-defend-trade-secrets-act-dtsa-a-small-step-or-a-big-leap-live-webcast/
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